What's inside
This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Policy statement and principles
- 4. Definitions
- 5. Legal and regulatory framework
- 6. Recognising abuse and neglect
- 7. Responding to a concern or disclosure
- 8. Thresholds and referral to local authority children's services
- 9. Consent, competence and Gillick / Fraser
- 10. Information sharing and confidentiality
- 11. Allegations against staff and safe practice
- 12. Roles and responsibilities
- 13. Training
- 14. Records and retention
- 15. Monitoring, audit and review
- 16. Related documents
- 17. Glossary
- 18. References
Legislation & standards it maps to
- Children Act 1989
- Children Act 2004
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
- Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003
- Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
- Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
Who it applies to
All employed, bank, agency and locum staff, contractors, students, trainees and volunteers of [Organisation Name]
How it works
- Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
- Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
- Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
- Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.