Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding Children Guidance

Safeguarding (JSP 834) - GOV.UK
JSP 834 provides direction and guidance on the safeguarding principles and procedures that apply to all people in Defence, both in the UK and overseas, and highlights that safeguarding remains a key responsibility of the Chain of Command.

British Forces Social Work Service
BFSWS provide a social work service overseas for the whole service community including serving military personnel, their families, and civilian staff that work with them.

Additional Information

RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service - SSAFA

Army Welfare Service

Royal Navy Forum - mod.uk

Government Guidance

England

Working together to safeguard children - GOV.UK

Wales

Safeguarding Children - GOV.WALES

Scotland

National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - gov.scot

Northern Ireland

Co-operating to Safeguard Children and Young People in Northern Ireland - ni.gov

Third Sector Guidance

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child. Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7).

ChildLine
ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Phone: 0800 1111.

Kidscape
Kidscape provides information and advice on bullying and child protection to young people, parents and carers.

The Mix
The Mix provide non-judgemental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, bullying, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm. Webchat available. If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, you can text THEMIX to 85258.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Phone: 0808 801 0331.

Lucy Faithfull Foundation
Offers a range of services for individuals and families looking for help, advice, support and intervention with issues relating to child sexual abuse.

Stop It Now!
Confidential freephone helpline for people who are struggling with sexual thoughts and behaviours towards children, or are concerned about someone else's behaviour. Phone: 0808 1000 900.

Don't forget: There is an abundance of additional information, for example MOD policy and guidance. Please ask your Service person to look for the following information internally via Defence Connect and defnet.

HiVE information support can be found on SharePoint.