Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), replaces previous editions and should be the only one in use.
It is intended for use by the general public, mandated persons and other professionals whose work brings them in contact with children and also by staff and volunteers of organisations providing services to children.
In January 2019 the Guidance was amended by way of an addendum to ensure that online safety is specifically accounted for in child safeguarding statements.
This addendum is intended to supplement Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
