We have updated the children in need census 2025 to 2026 guide with the following information: - updated links to Working Together to Safeguard Children throughout the document - a wording change to the Primary Need code N1 from ‘Abuse or neglect’ to ‘Abuse, neglect and exploitation’. - updated wording for Neglect and Sexual Abuse categories of abuse - updated wording for guide for inclusion/exclusion for Socially Unacceptable Behaviour - addition of Factors at end of assessment guidance at Appendix B, rather than as a separate document - updated additional information for Domestic Abuse factor in Appendix B

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