Safeguarding policy

Your safeguarding policy is the document that sets the standards and expectations for your organisation around safeguarding and outlines your commitment towards making your setting a safer place.

This includes things such as how you will work to protect others from harm, how you make sure people raise safeguarding concerns, and how you handle allegations and incidents when they occur.

Your policy should be a live 'working' document which is worked out in the day-to-day running of the organisation and linked to all other relevant policies and procedures.

It is important that your Trustees and leadership are involved in the writing and communication of your policy, and that they take ownership of it.

Your policy needs to contain details about the role of the Safeguarding Lead  and be specific to the activities and operations of your organisation. It should reflect relevant legislation, guidance and best practice in safeguarding. 

It must be:

• Clear and easy to understand.
• In line with the laws, regulation and guidance of the countries and regions your organisation works in.
• Approved, endorsed and signed by the leadership.
• Available to be viewed by anyone who asks.
• Reviewed by the board at least once a year.