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Guidance documents, model policies and templates

Model child protection policies

For settings (Word, 649KB)

For childminders (Word, 635KB)

 

Safeguarding audit

Essex early years and childcare providers: safeguarding audit September 2023 (Word, 82KB)

 

Child Protection files

Use these model templates / paperwork to create an early years child protection file.

Child Protection files - Guidance for Essex schools and education settings (Word, 52KB)

Early years child protection records - file front sheet (Word, 36KB)

Early Years child protection records - case chronology (Word, 39KB)

Early years child protection records - report of a concern (Word, 38KB)

Early Years child protection records - body maps (Word, 49KB)

Early Years child protection records - contact record (Word, 35KB)

Early years child protection records - file transfer (Word, 40KB)

 

Risk Assessment Templates

Risk assessment template - safeguarding (Word, 44KB)

Risk assessment - challenging behaviour (Word, 43KB)

Risk assessment form template (Word, 40KB)

Risk management plan template (Word, 41KB)

 

Understanding and Supporting Behaviour

Understanding and supporting behaviour - Safe practice for schools (PDF, 179KB)

Understanding and Supporting Behaviour - Appendices (Word, 51KB)

Model early years behaviour and relationships policy (Word, 103KB)

 

Other Resources

Confirmation of child protection documents received (Word, 29KB)

Safeguarding information for visitors to a setting (Word, 41KB)

Early years level 2 training schedule template (Word, 54KB)