Model Child Protection-Safeguarding Policy & Safeguarding Updates

LATEST MODEL POLICY TEMPLATE:

Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership publishes an annual model Child Protection–Safeguarding policy for schools, and other agencies, and that they can adapt for their own setting – updated text and links across June are highlighted in PURPLE. August updates are highlighted in GREEN.

Model-Child Protection-safeguarding-policy-2024-2025 – Version 3 (for use from 01 Sept 2025) 

Model-Child Protection-safeguarding-policy-appendix-2024-2025 – Version 3 (for use from 01 Sept 2025) 

A bespoke helpline for children and young people who’ve experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance. If you are concerned about something, you can contact the NSPCC helpline Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663 or email [email protected].

KEY UPDATES:

Date	Organisation	Link (click below)
01/09/2025	DfE	Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
18/03/2026   18/03/2026	DfE	Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026) Child Friendly Version of Working Together 2026
21/03/2026	DfE	Managing Outbreaks and incidents
19/02/2026	DfE	Mobile Phone Policy for Schools
16/06/2024	DfE	Promoting and supporting mental health and well-being in schools and colleges
12/07/2024	DfE	School and College Security
29/04/2024	DfE	Protective security and preparedness for education settings
10/02/2024	DfE	Behaviour in Schools – advice for Headteachers and school staff
07/09/2023	DfE	Prevent Duty Guidance
24/08/2023	DfE	Understanding and dealing with issues of parental responsibility
11/03/2024	DfE	Sharing nude and semi-nudes – Advice for educational settings
14/04/2022	NSPCC	When to call the police – guidance for schools and colleges