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This document can be used by an organisation/business to set out its policies for protecting children who use its services and/or participate in events and activities organised by it. The document is for use by organisations/businesses operating in the United Kingdom. Organisations which may adopt such a policy include:
The document provides a typical safeguarding policy/statement that can be amended to account for specifics rules and guidelines, and tailored to each organisation's structure. In particular, the document allows amendment for reference to existing policies and specific health and safety rules. Please note that the Safeguarding Children Policy is intended to set out the general approach of an organisation and will cover some key safeguarding issues. Depending upon the particular circumstances of the organisation's activities, other more detailed policy documents may be required to cover specific areas such as:
How to use this document
The policy first needs to be approved by a member/trustee of the organisation's management or board. Once the policy has been approved it should be signed by a relevant person who is authorised to do so on behalf of the management or board of the organisation.
Then the document should be brought to the attention of, and made readily available to employees, parents and the public. For example, the organisation may wish to place the document on their website so that everybody can access it.
Relevant law
There are many different legal frameworks which are in place to safeguard children in the United Kingdom. Some of the key legal frameworks are:
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Other names for the document: Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding children policy England, Protecting Children Policy, Business child safeguarding policy, Charity child safeguarding policy
Country: United Kingdom