Runaway and Missing From Home and Care Protocols

This course provides learners with a detailed understanding of safeguarding responsibilities relating to children who run away or go missing from home or care settings. It explores statutory guidance, risk assessment, multi-agency working, return interviews, safeguarding vulnerabilities, and the responsibilities of professionals supporting children and young people. The course is suitable for staff working in children’s services, residential care, fostering, education, healthcare, youth work, and safeguarding roles.