This Collaboration Agreement template is intended to support VCSE organisations in working together. It covers aspects of partnership working such as:

• Project management
• Steering group
• Communication
• Responsibilities
• Allocation of resources and funds
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Safeguarding
• Complaints

Local authorities have overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. They have a number of statutory  functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts which make this clear, and this guidance sets these out in detail.

An overview of safeguarding for children and adults with additional related handouts and exercises.

What is safeguarding - overview presentation.pdf (260.54 KB)

This guide will help you set up safeguarding measures in your group or organisation. It has been written for leaders of a wide range of voluntary and community groups working with children and young people of all ages. It can help groups in the early stages of thinking about safeguarding and those who already have direct, practical experience in child protection.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2015/are-they-safe/

Guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

An online hub that provides information and guidance regarding safeguarding children from NSPCC.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/safeguarding/

A collection of guidance about DBS checks and processes (HM Government):

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2