Amendments

In February 2026, information was added into Section 2, What is County Lines Offending? With additional guidance added in Further Information.

In February 2026, a link was added in Related Guidance.

This chapter was refreshed in February 2026.

This chapter was updated in May 2025 to reflect updated Prevent Duty Statutory Guidance and should be re-read.

In May 2025, amendments were made in line with the Online Safety Act 2023 and information was added in relation to sexually coerced extortion.

In May 2025, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

In May 2025, minor amendments were made in line with the revised Working Together to Safeguard Children and links added to additional sources of information.

In May 2025, a link was added to NHS information on Young People and Vaping.

In May 2025, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

In May 2025, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.