General Guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children
This new statutory guidance replaces the 2006 document of the same name. This is a key guidance document for all organisations providing services for and working with children and young people.
Learning to Listen: Core Principles for the Involvement of Children and Young People
This document sets out core principles which are designed to give all government departments a solid framework on which to base their plans to increase the involvement of children and young people in policy and service design and delivery.
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused
This Every Child Matters government document gives guidance about what to do if you suspect a child is being abused.
Child Protection Legislation and Volunteering in Scottish Sport
This factsheet contains research that was carried out in Scotland looking into the impact of safeguarding legislation on coaches, volunteers and clubs. Although not specific to England, it gives some useful insights.