1. Roles and Responsibilities

Key points

• All adults working with children have a statutory duty of care to safeguard children and children's welfare is paramount
• Everybody involved in an early years and childcare setting needs to be clear about their roles and responsibilities around safeguarding
• All adults should receive safeguarding information as part of their induction, appraisal and supervision
• Everybody involved in the early years and childcare setting must attend appropriate safeguarding training and ensure learning is embedded in practice
• All settings must have safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are reviewed in line with local and national guidance and legislation

Further information:

• Safeguarding Toolkit - What to do if you have concerns about a child
• Safeguarding Toolkit - Concerns about adults who work with children
• Safer Recruitment Toolkit
• Safeguarding Workforce Training
• Ofsted - www.ofsted.gov.uk
• Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings Professional and Personnel Relationships