Safeguarding children guidance

Safeguarding Children Guidance    - developed specifically for voluntary and community sector organisations in Kirklees this guidance includes advice on writing a safeguarding policy, safer recruitment, managing staff and volunteers, health and safety issues, and sample policies that can be adapted to different settings.  The document is available as a Word document or PDF - click on the links below:

Safeguarding Children Guidance for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations In Kirklees (Word document)

Safeguarding Children Guidance for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations in Kirklees (PDF)

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Safeguarding Checklist - it is recommended that voluntary and community groups use this checklist to assess their current level of safeguarding practice, identify any concerns and areas for improvement, and identify any support that may be needed to implement improvements:

Safeguarding Checklist - A self-assessment tool for the voluntary sector (Word document)

Safeguarding Checklist -  A self-assessment tool for the voluntary sector (PDF) 

If you wish to receive feedback or advice on your completed checklist please send it to Rebecca.Williams@kirklees.gov.uk or by post to
Rebecca Williams
Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board
Civic Centre 1
Ground Floor South
High Street
Huddersfield HD1 2NF

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Voluntary Sector Workstream

The Safeguarding Board has a Voluntary and Community Sector Workstream which meets regularly to discuss safeguarding issues facing the sector and how issues can be effectively addressed.  Workstream members can be contacted for advice and their details are provided here.

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