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This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
This policy framework sets out statutory safeguarding duties for secure settings and escort providers in the Youth Custody Service (YCS).
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
Information for local partnerships on the Child House model of support for children and young people affected by sexual abuse.
How new laws that keep children safe on the internet work.
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