Writing a Safeguarding Policy

Children have the right to be protected from harm. If your organisation or group works with children or young people you must have a clear set of guidelines about how you will:

• keep children safe
• respond to child protection concerns

Your safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures are an important part of protecting children and young people. They should be separate from any policies and procedures around safeguarding adults and those over 18. Your organisation’s policies and procedures must be supported by good governance, health and safety, financial management, staff supervision and management.