Safeguarding children

Now, we’re going to take a look at a very important aspect of childcare, which is safeguarding.

Think first

Do you know what the term ‘safeguarding’ means? Type some ideas into the box below before you move on.

Safeguarding is all about promoting children’s safety and welfare, protecting them from maltreatment and supporting their good health and development.

Everyone who works with children has a responsibility for safeguarding. When you are working in a childcare setting, your employer will have a safeguarding policy and procedures, and you should make sure that you are familiar with these documents.