Child protection policy: model

Make sure your child protection policy reflects Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. If you previously adapted our model, use our summary of what's changed and why to help you decide what changes to make. If you have your own policy, use our checklist to make sure it covers everything it needs to.

Last reviewed on 15 July 2024 See updates Statutory/mandatory for: Maintained schools Free schools Independent schools Sixth-form colleges Further education Pupil referral units Non-maintained special schools Viewing article for School leaders Trust leaders

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This model document is designed for you to adapt to suit your school’s context. It incorporates a:

Child protection policy (which all schools must have)
Statement of procedures for dealing with allegations of abuse against staff (which all schools must have)
Safer recruitment policy and procedures

Model policy: child protection and safeguarding policy June 2024 (schools) DOC, 1.2 MB

Approved by Forbes Solicitors, all of our model documents take account of relevant requirements and good practice. They're easy to adapt, will save you time and will help keep your school compliant.

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