In 2026, new laws and guidance will reshape safeguarding and attendance rules in England, impacting schools and families.

Safeguarding requirements (below) are fully embedded from the planning stages of each project and are outlined by the BBC Commissioner during the initial compliance meeting. During the commissioning ...

Children and young people had a less-conventional view of safeguarding than health professionals. The things that mattered to them were personal safety, such as moving away from fire and crossing the ...

The below information is intended to support teams working with children outside of the UK. We also have our International Safeguarding Policy and International Safeguarding Guidance which can support ...

The NSPCC defines safeguarding as ‘action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm’. Child protection is part of safeguarding practice and refers to activity ...

In the final part of this series, safeguarding specialist Rachel Buckler provides guidance on working with others to achieve the right outcomes for children. Working in partnership with other people ...