Government of Wales Act 2006 - Gave the Welsh Assembly responsibility for producing regulations and guidance relating to child protection, although the Acts themselves were still being made in Westminster.

Children in Wales - A membership body and is open to individuals and organisations from a wide range of fields with varying interests, but all of whom are interested in improving the lives of children and young people in Wales.

Safe Communities Toolkit - Information and advice to voluntary sector organisations about safeguarding children.
Step-by-step guide - Helping you get the essentials in place to keep children safe within your community organisation.
Welsh language version - Cymunedau diogel: canllaw cam-wrth-gam

Child Protection in Sport Unit Wales- Supporting sports groups in Wales safeguard children.

Safeguarding Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland - Agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

Children 1ST - Provide services for vulnerable children and young people aged 0-19 years. Services are 'child centred' and support and empower families to do their best for children and young people.

Child Protection in Sport Unit Scotland - Supporting sports groups in Scotland safeguard children.

Safeguarding Children in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Act 1998 - Led to the creation of the Northern Ireland Assembly and gave it power to make laws (called Acts) for all areas of responsibility devolved to it, including child protection, health and education.

Safeguarding Board Act Northern Ireland 2011

Child Protection in Sport Unit Northern Ireland - Supporting sports groups in Northern Ireland safeguard children.

Further information:

For any other help please contact the Safe Network via the online enquiry form.