Requirements

Legal requirements and safeguarding procedures for anyone working with children in the UK. Articles explain current legislation, mandatory checks and qualification standards across different sectors.

Child Protection and Working with Children

How the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 protects children through stricter employment checks and background vetting.

Child Welfare When Working with Kids

Know what to do if you suspect a child is being neglected or abused at work.

Children Act 2004

The Children Act 2004 sets out the legal framework that social services and other agencies must follow to protect and support children's wellbeing.

DBS Checks

DBS checks are mandatory background checks for anyone working with children, elderly people, or vulnerable adults in the UK.

Relevant Qualifications to Work with Children

Get the right qualifications to advance your career working with children and boost your job prospects.

The 'Every Child Matters' Policy Explained

Remember Every Child Matters? The policy that transformed how we protect children in the UK? Well, here's the thing – whilst the name disappeared in...