Child Minding: Safeguarding and Duty of Care

This document provides an explanation of the terms safeguarding and duty of care in child minding. It also summarizes the regulatory requirements for safeguarding children within a home-based setting. Additionally, it explains the roles and responsibilities of lone workers in relation to safeguarding, protection, and welfare of children. Furthermore, it describes the signs, symptoms, indicators, and behaviors that may cause concern relating to domestic abuse, neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. Lastly, it outlines the actions to take if harm or abuse is suspected or disclosed, including recording concerns, referring concerns to the appropriate authorities, and dealing with disclosures.