This section provides guidance on the ways in which individuals and schools can work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It offers information about child protection, funding and training, and advice on how to use the curriculum to address child protection.
Information on children's workforce data collection for 2012/13.
General article 13 June 2012
Information about the collection of data about the children's social care workforce on a statutory basis from autumn 2013.
General article 26 February 2013
Information about consultation on on the guidance for disclosure and barring.
General article 03 December 2012
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launched on the 1 December and merges the services previously provided by Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
General article 03 December 2012
Information on the Residential Family Centres Regulations 2013 and National Minimum Standards.
General article 07 March 2013
Answers to common questions about training to recruit safely.
FAQ 01 June 2012
Details of the LSCB toolkit - a guide to best practice when communicating the work of the LSCB to partners, stakeholders and the wider public.
Multi-page article 01 June 2012
An overview of the UK Government’s position on female genital mutilation, with downloadable factsheets.
General article 01 June 2012
Information about how organisations in England that work with or provide services for children and families have a duty to protect their welfare.
Multi-page article 01 June 2012
Information about the strategies in place to prevent and manage children and young people who run away from home or care.
General article 01 June 2012
