<p>This chapter was updated in April 2026, to include an updated Kinship Policy and the Shared Service's response to the National Kinship Care Strategy and Guidance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This chapter was updated in October 2025 to include the Kinship Local Offer. Please note that the Local policy is being updated and changes will be made in January.</p>

Kinship Policy

The Shared Service's response to the National Kinship Care Strategy and Guidance

Kinship Local Offer

Resources

Local Resources

Using this Manual

London Safeguarding Children Procedures

https://trixcms.trixonline.co.uk/api/content/lbhf

Kinship Policy

Related guidance

Amendment