Every child has a right to protection from harm. All organisations that work with or come into contact with children should have safeguarding policies and procedures in place to help them keep children safe.
Setting up and following good safeguarding policies and procedures means children are safe from adults and other children who might pose a risk.
We have a range of safeguarding guidance, resources and training to help everyone working or volunteering with children keep them safe.
Everything you need to get started with safeguarding children, including how to write a safeguarding policy statement and recruit staff and volunteers.
Develop the skills and confidence you need with our range of safeguarding training courses for anyone working or volunteering with children and young people.
Our free online tool helps you audit your current safeguarding arrangements, identify areas for improvement and make changes.
Explains development, mental health and wellbeing in children and young people and the factors that can affect these.
What research tells us about risk and vulnerability factors, the impact on children, responding to concerns and what works to help children and families who need additional support.
What we know about different types of abuse and neglect, how to recognise and respond to concerns, what works to prevent abuse and legislation, guidance and policy.
See all our information, guidance and resources to help you create safer online spaces for children and young people.
Learn what you need to do if allegations of abuse are made against a staff member, volunteer, child or young person.
Every organisation that works with children needs to have someone who takes the lead on safeguarding and child protection. See example role description and responsibilities.
Follow our steps to ensure the people who work or volunteer with your group or organisation are safe to work with children.
Find out how child protection works including information about multi-agency working, case reviews, children's rights and a list of key dates and terms.
