This section offers information and resources about the systems in place to protect children from abuse or neglect and ensure they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
Safeguarding children
Extension of the trial authorities
Information about an extension of the trial authorities to inform the Munro review.
General article 03 April 2012
FAQs about safer recruitment training
Answers to common questions about training to recruit safely.
FAQ 30 March 2012
Training in safer recruitment
General article 30 March 2012
Serious Case Review report - 'J' children in Edlington
Information and documents relating to the Serious Case Review report relating to 'J' children in Edlington, dated November 2009 and published on 29 March 2012.
General article 29 March 2012
Designated managers
Information for designated managers on the list for child protection register custodians which the Department holds.
General article 13 March 2012
Grant funded projects - Child protection and safeguarding
The DfE grant funded projects 2011-13 under the theme: Child protection and safeguarding
General article 23 January 2012
Serious Case Review reports - Peter Connelly
Information relating to the publication of two Serious Case Review overview reports about Peter Connelly, including links to the downloadable reports.
General article 23 January 2012
Child internet safety
Information about the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) and the 'Click Clever Click Safe' campaign.
General article 23 January 2012
Working together to safeguard children - change to guidance
Letters written by Tim Loughton and Jeanette Pugh to DCSs and LSCB chairs, which relate to changes in statutory guidance.
General article 23 January 2012
Tackling child sexual exploitation action plan
Information about the national action plan for tackling child sexual exploitation, which brings together for the first time actions by the Government and a range of national and local partners to protect children from this form of child abuse.
General article 05 December 2011
