New Practice Guidance: Missing Children and Care Leavers
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**Please note that soon after we announced this guidance, there was a need to amend it. As such, we have temporarily recalled the guidance and will re-publish it again shortly once it has been updated.**

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**This updated guidance sets out how we work together to keep children and care leavers safe when they go missing.** It emphasises listening to children’s experiences, understanding why they go missing, and responding quickly and compassionately to reduce harm and support their return to safety.

This guidance is intended for a broad range of professionals and stakeholders involved in identifying, safeguarding, and supporting children and care leavers who go missing.

**It is important that all staff familiarise themselves with this guidance and understand their role within it.** Please liaise with Links Team Managers or Practice Supervisors if you have any questions, they are also happy to attend team meetings to talk through roles and responsibilities.