- Clare's Law
- Croydon 11-25 Exploitation strategy
- Croydon Children's Services Procedures Manual
- Croydon MASH Operating Protocol
- Croydon Neglect strategy
- CSCP Escalation and resolution policy
- CSCP Safeguarding supervision standards 2020
- Education Toolkit
- LADO Referral - Allegations against Adults who work with Children.
- Local safeguarding practice review process
- Missing Protocol
- Threshold guidance
- When a child dies - Child Death Reviews Guidance
Guidance and resources
The following information, guides, and templates can be used to support professionals in their safeguarding roles.
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 (PDF, 1207KB) Full guide to multi-agency working to help, protect and promote the welfare of children
Partnership guidance
Croydon Children's Services Procedures Manual
The procedures manual is where you will find:
- All Children: General information and guidelines applicable to all children.
- Case Management and Recording: Procedures and best practices for managing and recording cases.
- Children in Particular Circumstances: Specific considerations for children in unique situations.
- Looked After Children: Guidelines and policies for children under state care.
- Fostering and Adoption: Information on fostering and adoption processes.
- Contacts and Appendices: List of agency decision-makers and additional resources.
Safeguarding assurance tools
Keeping children safe online
The NSPCC provide a range of online Safety Advice including:
- Guidance for parents on setting up parental controls, understanding risks, and supporting children if they’ve seen harmful content.
- Support Services: Provides contact information for advice and support from safeguarding experts.
- Resources for Children: Includes tools and resources for children and young people, such as Childline.
- Campaigns and Advocacy: Highlights efforts to change laws and make society safer for children, including the Online Safety Act.
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
The Online Safety Guidance for Croydon, supports schools and colleges to ensure student safety. It aligns with key statutory guidelines, including 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', and the 'Online Safety Bill 2023'.
This resource is crucial for meeting the welfare needs of students in the digital age.