Free downloads — KCSIE 2025 aligned

Safeguarding Policy Templates for Schools

Professional, ready-to-use templates aligned with KCSIE 2025, Working Together 2023, and the Children Act 1989/2004. Print or save as PDF — free, no sign-up required.

Child Protection Policy

Complete statutory policy covering roles, procedures, categories of abuse, referral pathways, and record-keeping. Aligned with KCSIE 2025.

8 sections · Print / PDF
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Safeguarding Concern Log

Structured recording form for safeguarding concerns. Captures exact disclosures, immediate actions, DSL referral, and outcome tracking.

Form template · Print / PDF
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DSL Annual Action Plan

Term-by-term safeguarding action plan for Designated Safeguarding Leads. Covers training, policy reviews, audits, and KCSIE compliance milestones.

3-term planner · Print / PDF
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Safer Recruitment Checklist

Step-by-step pre-employment checklist covering application screening, interview, DBS, prohibition checks, and Single Central Record requirements.

4-stage checklist · Print / PDF
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Parental Notification Letter

Template letter for informing parents/carers when a safeguarding referral has been made. Trauma-informed language, legally sound, adaptable.

Letter template · Print / PDF
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More templates coming

Staff Code of Conduct, Online Safety Policy, Prevent Risk Assessment

How to use these templates

Open any template, replace the [bracketed fields] with your school's details, then use your browser's Print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) and select "Save as PDF". All templates are free to use and adapt for your school.

All templates are aligned with: KCSIE 2025 · Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 · Children Act 1989 & 2004 · Prevent Duty Guidance 2023. Templates are provided as a starting point and should be reviewed by your Designated Safeguarding Lead before use.