NYSCP Guidance to writing Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures for Early Years Providers - North Yorkshire

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Guidance to writing Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures for Early Years Providers

Guidance to writing Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures for Early Years Providers

This information is for guidance only.  Pieces of paper do not keep children safe.  Robust procedures and practices do keep children safe. It is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all statutory legal guidance is adhered to.  Consideration must be given to any changes in legislation subsequent to this guidance being produced.  The content of this document should be used as a prompt to assist your thinking process and not as a step-by-step guide.    

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Page reviewed: April 2026

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