Welcome to the Bolton Children's Social Care Procedures Manual

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bolton Children's Services Manual.

You may also need to refer to the Greater Manchester Safeguarding Children Procedures - see the button on the top navigation bar.

See also: Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership Multi-Agency Arrangements for Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children in Bolton.

Please see: 'Using this Manual', which can also be accessed from the top navigation bar, explains how this manual works, and sets out the latest amendments.

This manual is updated on a regular basis and you can register to be alerted to any changes by using the ‘Register for Updates’ button below.

If you have any queries regarding these procedures, or wish to add/amend any content, contact the Policy And Performance Team (policyandperformance@bolton.gov.uk).

NOTE: Staying Safe is now known as Children’s Social Care and Early Help Service. Procedures will be updated but you may continue to come across references to Staying Safe or SSMT.