Safeguarding Guidance Documents

Keeping Children Safe in Education

gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

Working Together to Safeguard Children

gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2

Boarding Schools: National Minimum Standards

gov.uk/government/publications/boarding-schools-national-minimum-standards

Residential Special Schools: National Minimum Standards

gov.uk/government/publications/residential-special-schools-national-minimum-standards

Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

gov.uk/government/publications/disqualification-under-the-childcare-act-2006

Regulated Activity in Relation to Children: Scope

gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

Regulated Activity: Removal of the Supervision Exemption

gov.uk/.../regulated-activity-removal-of-the-supervision-exemption-comes-into-force-1-september-2026

Multi-agency Statutory Guidance on FGM

gov.uk/government/publications/multi-agency-statutory-guidance-on-female-genital-mutilation

Child Abuse Concerns: Guide for Practitioners

gov.uk/government/publications/what-to-do-if-youre-worried-a-child-is-being-abused--2

Behaviour in Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-in-schools--2

School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions

gov.uk/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions

Searching, Screening and Confiscation

gov.uk/government/publications/searching-screening-and-confiscation

When to Call the Police: Guidance for Schools and Colleges (NPCC)

npcc.police.uk/.../when-to-call-the-police--guidance-for-schools-and-colleges.pdf

Mobile Phones in Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools

Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2

Restrictive Interventions (incl. Reasonable Force)

gov.uk/government/publications/use-of-reasonable-force-in-schools

Working Together to Improve School Attendance

gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance

Support for Pupils — Mental Health Affecting Attendance

gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-issues-affecting-a-pupils-attendance-guidance-for-schools

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions at School

gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3

Allergy Safety in Schools (Statutory Guidance)

gov.uk/government/publications/allergy-safety-in-schools

Medical Conditions and Allergy Guidance — Consultation and Government Response

gov.uk/government/consultations/proposal-on-support-for-pupils-with-medical-conditions-at-school

Teaching Online Safety in Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-online-safety-in-schools

Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes — Advice for Education Settings

gov.uk/.../sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings-working-with-children-and-young-people

Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes — How to Respond (Overview)

gov.uk/.../sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-how-to-respond-to-an-incident-overview

Challenging Victim Blaming Language and Behaviours

gov.uk/.../challenging-victim-blaming-language-and-behaviours...

Protecting Your Setting's Images from AI Manipulation and Abuse

saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/image-guidance-for-education-settings

Data Protection in Schools

gov.uk/guidance/data-protection-in-schools

Meeting Digital and Technology Standards in Schools and Colleges

gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education

gov.uk/.../generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education

Using AI in Education Settings: Support Materials

gov.uk/government/collections/using-ai-in-education-settings-support-materials

Guidance for Safer Working Practice 2022

saferrecruitmentconsortium.org

Staffing and Employment Advice for Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/staffing-and-employment-advice-for-schools

Teacher Misconduct (Collection)

gov.uk/government/collections/teacher-misconduct

Teacher Misconduct: the Prohibition of Teachers

gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-misconduct-the-prohibition-of-teachers--3

Teacher Misconduct: Disciplinary Procedures

gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-misconduct-disciplinary-procedures

Whistleblowing Procedure for Maintained Schools

gov.uk/guidance/whistleblowing-procedure-for-maintained-schools

Blowing the Whistle to the Department for Education

gov.uk/guidance/blowing-the-whistle-to-the-department-for-education

Better Hiring Toolkit for Education Supply Chains

betterhiringinstitute.co.uk/industry-best-practice/education-supply-chains

Out-of-School Settings: Safeguarding Guidance for Providers

gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-out-of-school-settings-code-of-practice

British Schools Overseas: Standards for Schools

gov.uk/government/publications/british-schools-overseas-standards-for-schools

Maintained Schools Governance Guide

gov.uk/government/publications/maintained-schools-governance-guide

Academy Trust Governance Guide

gov.uk/.../academy-trust-governance-guide

Prevent Duty Guidance (Home Office)

gov.uk/.../prevent-duty-guidance-for-england-and-wales-accessible

The Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Learners Vulnerable to Radicalisation

gov.uk/.../the-prevent-duty-safeguarding-learners-vulnerable-to-radicalisation

Child Sexual Exploitation: Definition and Guide for Practitioners

gov.uk/government/publications/child-sexual-exploitation-definition-and-guide-for-practitioners

County Lines: Practical Guidance for Frontline Practitioners (MOJ)

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/.../moj-county-lines-practical-guidance-frontline-practitioners.pdf

County Lines: Criminal Exploitation of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Collection)

gov.uk/government/collections/county-lines-criminal-exploitation-of-children-and-vulnerable-adults

Relationships Education, RSE and Health Education (Statutory Guidance)

gov.uk/.../relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

Ofsted: School Inspection — Toolkit, Operating Guides and Information

gov.uk/.../school-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information

Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit

gov.uk/.../early-years-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information

EYFS Statutory Framework (Group/School-Based Providers & Childminders)

gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2

Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners

gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-practitioners-information-sharing-advice

PACE Code C (Appropriate Adult Provisions)

appropriateadult.org.uk

Barring Unsuitable Individuals from Managing Independent Schools (s128)

gov.uk/government/publications/barring-unsuitable-individuals-from-managing-independent-schools

Individuals Prohibited from Managing or Governing Schools (Live List)

gov.uk/government/collections/individuals-prohibited-from-managing-or-governing-schools

Promoting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing

gov.uk/.../promoting-children-and-young-peoples-emotional-health-and-wellbeing

Promoting and Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges

gov.uk/guidance/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support-in-schools-and-colleges

Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (EYP Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/794/contents