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Free Safeguarding Policy Templates

Five printable templates aligned to KCSIE 2026 and Working Together 2026. Open, customise the highlighted fields, and print to PDF, no account, no payment, no watermark.

📄 Print to PDF via browser ✏️ Fill in your school details 📋 KCSIE 2026 aligned 🔄 Updated June 2026
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Child Protection Policy

Generic framework covering abuse categories, DSL duties, LADO, low-level concerns, peer-on-peer, and Prevent. Fill in your school name, dates, and named leads.

Approx. 4 pages · Print-ready
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Safeguarding Concern Log

Structured recording form for individual welfare concerns. Includes fields for disclosure details, actions taken, DSL referral, and follow-up dates. Meets KCSIE 2026 requirements.

1 to 2 pages per concern · Print-ready
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DSL Autumn Term Action Plan

Checklist covering training, policy review, case management, multi-agency contacts, safer recruitment, and Ofsted readiness. RAG rated, ready for your SLT.

2 pages · Print-ready
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Safer Recruitment Checklist

Stage-by-stage checklist covering advertising, application review, interview, pre-appointment checks, and induction. Aligned to KCSIE 2026 Part Three requirements.

2 pages · Print-ready
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Parental Notification Letter

Template letter informing parents or carers that a safeguarding referral has been made, where safe to do so. Sensitive and aligned with Working Together 2026 referral thresholds, with trauma-informed language throughout.

1 page · Print-ready
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Before using any template: All documents should be reviewed and approved by your Headteacher and/or Chair of Governors before adoption. Templates are generic starting points, your DSL should adapt them to reflect your school's specific context, local MASH contacts, and any additional local authority requirements. These templates do not constitute legal advice.