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Legal Framework This policy is based on current legislation, regulations and statutory guidance that seek to protect children and adults at risk, including but not limited to: • Convention on the Rights of the Child (ratified 1991) • Children Act 1989 & Children Act 2004
• Children and Families Act 2014 • Children and Social Work Act 2017 • Care Act 2014
• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (statutory guidance) • Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 (statutory guidance) • Equality Act 2010 • Human Rights Act 1998 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, and the DBS regime • Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021 • Prevent Duty / Counter-Terrorism Act duties and revised guidance • Online Safety Act 2023 (if relevant) • Modern Slavery Act 2015 • Relevant data protection law: Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR Key Definitions Child (Legal Definition) Anyone under 18 years old, as defined by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004. Adult at Risk An individual aged 18 or over who may be at risk of harm, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, grooming, or mental health difficulties. Safeguarding Actions taken to promote welfare and protect children and vulnerable adults from harm. This includes: • Protecting from abuse and maltreatment • Preventing harm to health or development • Ensuring safe and effective care • Enabling the best possible outcomes Child Protection A specific part of safeguarding focused on protecting children at risk of, or
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