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Safeguarding and child protection in your sector and role

Everyone who works and volunteers with children has a responsibility to keep them safe.

There are different legal requirements for organisations and individuals depending on the sector you work in.

Each UK nation also has specific safeguarding legislation and guidance. Find out more about the child protection system in:

References

Helping you keep children safe

Schools and colleges

Voluntary and community groups

Faith groups and organisations

Social workers

Performing arts

Charity trustees

Tutors

Lone workers

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