Child protection policy: model

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Statutory/mandatory for: Maintained schools Academies Free schools Independent schools Sixth-form colleges Further education Pupil referral units Non-maintained special schools

Make sure your child protection policy reflects Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. 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.

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Contents

  1. Download our model policy
  2. How to make sure your own policy is up to date and compliant
  3. Policy checklist
  4. Settings with the EYFS: you don't need a separate EYFS child protection policy
  5. Visit The Key Safeguarding for further safeguarding support

Download our model policy

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 (schools) DOC, 568.0 KB

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

You can find further model policies and complete policy support using our Policy Expert.

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How to make sure your own policy

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