Free safeguarding policy checklist

Read your policy against this list. It reflects Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and the Charity Commission's guidance for trustees on safeguarding and protecting people.

What is in it

  • Fifteen things a safeguarding policy should cover
  • From who it applies to and who the designated lead is, to allegations, safer recruitment and serious incident reporting
  • Space to mark each one in place or needing work

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