01 June 2018
This document provides a model for psychologists to aid thinking and decision-making around the complexities of safeguarding children.
Safeguarding Children and Young People: Every Psychologist's Responsibility
The model outlines systems and factors which can affect a child, and guides psychologists in the best practice of how to consider these, make decisions and safeguard children.
This document is intended to:
- Guide safeguarding best practice for psychologists
- Help psychologists to think about thinking and decision-making
- Be a professional resource for all psychologists throughout their careers
- Be psychologically informed
- Be reflective of the shift from child protection to thinking about safeguarding ALL children