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Safeguarding children policy

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  1. Introduction
  2. Values and Principles
  3. Definitions
  4. How the law protects children
  5. Our priorities under the principles of 'working together to safeguard children'
  6. Safer recruitment
  7. Safeguarding children: everyone's responsibility
  8. Keeping, accessing and sharing children's information safely
  9. Equality impact assessment
  10. Monitoring and review
  11. You are here: Useful resources
  12. Related council policies

Useful resources

Linked/related legislation and policy guidance

  • HM Government Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015)
  • Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
  • Children Act 1989
  • Children Act 2004
  • Children and Young Persons Act 2008
  • Children and Families Act 2014
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