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Safeguarding (General and Disclosures)

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The law on safeguarding, the types of harm, and what to do if a child tells you something.

Coming soon

About this handbook

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and foster carers have a particular duty. This handbook sets out the main laws and standards, the difference between safeguarding and child protection, the types of abuse and harm, and how to respond when a child discloses something.

What it covers

  • Why safeguarding matters
  • The main laws and standards
  • Safeguarding and child protection
  • Types of abuse and harm
  • A child-centred approach
  • Responding to a disclosure

Coming soon

We are doing our final checks on this handbook before it goes online. It will be here soon. In the meantime, Rachael or Gareth are happy to answer any questions about this topic.

Questions about this?

Chat to Rachael or Gareth. No question is too small, and there is no pressure.

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