Both of these documents have been designed to present base-line information and should be used as an aid to the development of your organisations safeguarding policies and procedures. We are pleased to announce that both of these tools have now been endorsed by the Bradford Safeguarding Children’s Board and comply with the standards set locally for VCS organisations that work with children and young people.

Model Child Protection Policy Template

VCS Self Assessment Tool

Note - if you want to save these documents to open later, right-click the links and select 'Save Target As...'

A printed copy of the Safeguarding Handbook, is also available on request from Dionne Norman, with an accompanying CD with model policy templates.

For support in the use of either of these tools or, in relation to any safeguarding enquiries please do not hesitate to contact Dionne Norman on 01274 722772 or dionne@bradfordcvs.org.uk