There’s lots to think about when you’re putting safeguards in place, but don’t be disheartened or put off – we’re here to help you.  

 



The first thing you can do is a healthcheck You’ll be able to work out what you’ve got in place and what you need to develop.

Think about the safeguarding issues that might come up because of the different needs of the children you have contact with, or the types of activities they’re involved in such as:

• activities with deaf and disabled children
• activities involving changing clothes, (for example dance costumes)
• activities with one-to-one contact 
• competitive activities where there is an opportunity for favoritism

We also have the free Are they safe? pack full of help and advice.
You can have the pack posted to you  - just fill out the form here
Or you can download individual sections of the Are they safe? guide in pdf format

Remember, everything you do to keep children safe is worthwhile.