Safeguarding Children

The term "Safeguarding Children" is defined as "the process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully".

Description

Safeguarding Children  is a SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN OBSERVATION.

The term " Safeguarding Children" is defined as "the process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully".

For further information, see the "Schools, colleges and children's services" part of the gov.uk website at: Safeguarding children.

Also Known As

This NHS business definition is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Short name Child Safeguarding

Where Used

Type Link How used
Class SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN OBSERVATION references in description Safeguarding Children
Attribute SAFEGUARDING VULNERABILITY FACTORS INDICATOR references in description Safeguarding Children
Data Element SAFEGUARDING VULNERABILITY FACTORS INDICATOR references in description Safeguarding Children
Attribute SAFEGUARDING VULNERABILITY FACTORS TYPE references in description Safeguarding Children
NHS Business Definition Safeguarding Children references in description Safeguarding Children
NHS Business Definition Youth Offending Team references in description Safeguarding Children