A safeguarding children policy is a statement that describes and highlights how an organisation will keep children and young people it works with safe from harm. Things you should include in the safeguarding children policy are:
- The purpose and aim of the organisation and the commitment to protecting children.
- The main guidance and law that underpins the policy.
- Whom the policy applies to.
- Who your designated safeguarding lead(s) is.
- The commitment to equality and non-discriminatory practice.
- The date your policy comes into force and when it will be reviewed.