Safeguarding
There’s a special guide made just for children and young people that explains how adults work together to help, support and protect you.
It’s called Working Together to Safeguard Children – and this version uses simple words and fun pictures especially for young people.
It shows how people like teachers, social workers, doctors and the police all team up to keep children safe and happy.
You can read the Working Together Guidance (PDF , 3MB) yourself if you want to learn more about how adults are here to help you.
There’s also a short, animated video made by the Department for Education that helps explain how adults and different organisations work together to keep children safe.
The video shows how people like teachers, doctors, social workers, and police all team up and share information to make sure you’re safe, listened to, and supported.
It’s a great way to learn more about how adults work together to protect children and young people like you. You can see the video below.
Illustrated Guide & Stakeholder Toolkit: Working Together to Safeguard Children
The illustrated guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 is a child-friendly version of the statutory guidance, designed specifically for children. It explains, in a clear and engaging way, how individuals, organisations, and agencies work together to help, support, and protect children.
The Stakeholder Toolkit provides everything you need to promote the guide, including messaging advice and ready-to-use assets. Its aim is to:
- Promote the guide and its principles
- Give confidence to children about what they can expect when they ask for help
- Help children and families understand how people work together to support them
Target Audience
- Children: anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday
- Families and carers supporting children
- Professionals and organisations working with children
Toolkit Features
- Messaging guidance: Tips for explaining safeguarding in ways children can understand
- Promotional assets: Visuals, templates, and materials ready to use
- Practical advice: Help children and families understand safeguarding and what support is available
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