This briefing focuses on findings from published case reviews which specifically relate to voluntary and community sector organisations.
Case reviews often mention the vital support voluntary agencies provide to children and families facing adversities. However, there is sometimes a lack of clarity about voluntary agencies’ roles and responsibilities for child protection and safeguarding.
The learning from these reviews highlights that organisations in the voluntary sector need to:
- have clear child protection policies and procedures
- work closely with other agencies to keep children safe and respond to concerns.
