Coronavirus (COVID-19): safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers

Author:
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Education
Publication year:
2020
Place of publication:
London

Interim guidance for schools and colleges to support them keeping children safe, including online, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It includes information on the role of the local authorities, child protection policy, the role of Designated safeguarding leads, mental health, online safety and safeguarding vulnerable children during the COVID-19 period. This interim safeguarding guidance is under review and will be updated. [Published 27/03/20. Last updated 20/05/2020]. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
Covid-19, safeguarding children, schools, infectious diseases, infection control, further education;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England
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