Guidance and resources

• Croydon MASH Operating Protocol
• Local safeguarding practice review process
• Croydon Neglect strategy
• Threshold guidance
  • Threshold - Continuum of Need Matrix
• Clare's Law
• CSCP Escalation and resolution policy
• CSCP Safeguarding supervision standards 2020 (PDF, 397KB)
• Croydon Children's Services Procedures Manual
• Education Toolkit
• LADO Referral - Allegations against Adults who work with Children.
• Missing Protocol (PDF, 980KB)
• When a child dies - Child Death Reviews Guidance
• Croydon 11-25 Exploitation strategy

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.

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• Information Sharing
• London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Data Sharing Agreement for Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children
• FGM Resource Pack
• London Child Safeguarding Procedures
• The London Child Exploitation Operating Protocol 2021 (PDF, 1.4MB)
  • pan-London exploitation protocol slide pack (PPTX, 168KB)

• Safeguarding Standards report template (DOCX, 414KB)
• Professionals Self Audit (2021) template

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.

Croydon Guidance for Schools and Colleges