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Statutory guidance on multi-agency working to help, support and protect children.
Introduction We have clarified that the guidance applies to all children,…
Guidance on information sharing for people who provide safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers.
Guidance to help practitioners identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand what action to take.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response.
Multi-agency guidelines on FGM for those with statutory duties to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
How local authorities should report incidents to the Department for Education, Ofsted and Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
A parent and carer’s guide on the safeguarding arrangements you should expect from activity clubs, tutors and coaches.
Information for those who work with children on a plan to help prevent child abuse arising from religion or superstition.
This document provides an overview of safeguarding to dental teams and reinforces its importance.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Guidance to support education settings who want to use external expertise to enhance their online safety education.
Departmental advice for those working with children in certain types of performance or activity in England.
Statutory guidance for LAs and professionals who support unaccompanied migrant children, who may be victims, or potential victims, of modern slavery.
Exercises and guidance documents for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.
Information for providers, parents and carers about what happens when we suspend a childcare provider’s registration.
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