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Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

This video from EduCare Learning looks at the question ‘What is safeguarding?’ and includes answers from representatives from The Children's Society, the Early Years Alliance and the Council of British International Schools.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text: ‘Understanding child protection'
'Working Together to Safeguard Children' published by the Department for Education
‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ from the Department for Education.
Find and read your setting’s policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children, including the lines of reporting and responsibilies.
‘Safeguarding: Record keeping and confidentiality’ on the Teach Early Years website.

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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read 'Information sharing: Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers' by the HM Government.
Roles and responsibilities relationg to child abuse are included in the non-statutory guidance 'What to do if you're worried a child is being abused'. Click on the link to the left to read the full document.
Click on the icon to the left to open 'Working together to Safeguard Children' and read Appendix B which suggests other guidance and sources of information that are available.

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