HMPPS Child Safeguarding Policy Framework
This framework provides HMPPS staff and strategic leads with a summary of requirements as part of their child safeguarding responsibilities.
Applies to England and Wales
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This Policy Framework (PF) also includes a comprehensive guidance section to support staff in their work to promote the safety and wellbeing of children.
It sets out how Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) will deliver on our statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, as set out in section 11 of the Children Act 2004, as amended by the Children and Social Work Act 2017, and, the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. This PF provides operational staff and strategic leads with a summary of what they are required to do as part of their safeguarding responsibilities and includes a guidance section which provides general information and advice on child safeguarding expected practice. This document applies to all permanent and temporary employees and contractors. This PF does not apply to HMPPS staff who work directly with children within the Youth Custody Service.
This policy will be reviewed annually.