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 |
| Data Element | SAFEGUARDING VULNERABILITY FACTORS INDICATOR | references in description Safeguarding Children |
| Attribute | 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 |
