Child protection policy: model and checklist

Last reviewed on 5 February 2021

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Statutory/mandatory for: Maintained schools Academies Free schools Independent schools Sixth-form colleges Further education Pupil referral units Non-maintained special schools

Make sure your child protection policy reflects Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020, including the latest changes as a result of Brexit. If you have your own, use our checklist to make sure it covers everything it needs to and get tips on what else to include.