The official launch of the Safe Network on 5 June marked the culmination of five months of hard work and determination from colleagues across the NSPCC and Children England.
The Safe Network's momentum is set to continue over the coming months as it works with the Department for Children, Schools and Families, and partners, to use their influence and networks to reach a wide range of third sector organisations, including those offering unregulated sports and activities, to encourage and help them to introduce effective and sensible safeguards. As one of the unit's delivery partners, NCB will be supporting the dissemination of the Safe Network materials and activities across our third sector members and specialist networks, councils and forums.
The Safe Network will offer information, training, high-quality materials and tailored advice that volunteers, parents and organisations need to provide safe environments for children and young people to learn, play and have a great time. A priority will be to support organisations to implement the new vetting and barring arrangements to be introduced in 2010.
Community organisations and groups that work with children can order a free pack of publications to raise awareness of safety issues and keep young people safe.
- The Safe Network will run primarily online via the Safe Network website www.safenetwork.org.uk and a telephone helpline: 0116 234 7217
SAFEGUARDING LAW
According to English law and government guidance, safeguarding means:
- Protecting children from maltreatment
- Preventing impairment of children's health or development
- Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
