Safeguarding, and Information and Complaints are two of the ten requirements grouped under 'Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare' within the Statutory Framework for the EYFS (see box).
SAFEGUARDING
Links to:
- Every Child Matters Outcome: Helping children to be healthy, and Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
- Former National Standards: 2 - Organisation, and 13 - Child Protection
Overarching general requirement
The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Specific legal requirements
Policies and procedures to have in place:
- Safeguarding children policy
- Procedure to follow if an allegation is made against a member of staff
- Procedure for notifying Ofsted about any serious harm or abuse to a child
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