Where to start?
If you’re getting started with safeguarding or haven’t reviewed your safeguarding measures for some time, the amount of resources out there can seem overwhelming. We’ve synthesised some key resources and sources of advice.
NSPCC
Audience: Organisations and practitioners working with children.
Key resources:
- NSPCC’s safeguarding checklist to help you self-assess your organisation’s approach to safeguarding and identify next steps.
- NSPCC’s introductory guide to safeguarding for the voluntary and community sector.
Ann Craft Trust
Audience: organisations and practitioners working with adults.
Key resources:
- Ann Craft Trust’s safeguarding checklist to help you assess your understanding of safeguarding and whether you have the relevant policies in place.
- Ann Craft Trust’s guide to safeguarding adults.
NCVO
Audience: Charities, community and voluntary organisations working with children and/or adults.
Key resources:
- NCVO's getting started with safeguarding resource, which summarises the Charity Commission’s safeguarding principles and provides links to further guidance.
- Local and national support – guidance and links to further support with safeguarding.
Youth Music
Audience: Music practitioners working with children and/or adults
Key resource:
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Youth Music’s Introduction to Safeguarding video will help build knowledge of safeguarding practices and concepts. Produced as part of Youth Music's Exchanging Notes series, it provides practical examples for people working with music with young people.