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Key safeguarding information and documents

Key safeguarding documents

  • Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS) (DfE)
  • Working together to safeguard children (DfE)
  • What to do if you are worried a child is being abused: advice for practitioners (DfE)
  • Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) safeguarding and child protection procedures (ESCB)

Ofsted documents

  • Early years inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information - GOV.UK

Useful websites

  • Ofsted - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  • Safeguarding children (GOV.UK)
  • Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB)
  • NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

Other useful information

Your child's safety: 10 things you should know - safeguarding information for parents and carers.

Whistleblowing

The NSPCC website provides some information and resources about whistleblowing including an Advice Line and poster.

Related pages

Training and qualifications Safeguarding level 1 free eLearning Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB) training

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