Tips for best practice
Safeguarding children is not just about referring them when you have concerns but is about changing the environment to ensure that risks to their welfare are minimised. These tips for best practice will help a dental practice to not only fulfil the responsibilities of current legislation and ethical guidance but also to take an active role in safeguarding children:
1. Identify a member of staff to
take the lead on child protection
2. Adopt a
child protection policy
3. Work out a
step-by-step guide of what to do if you have concerns
4. Follow best practice in
record keeping
5. Undertake regular
team training
6. Practice safe
staff recruitment
Download a
check list to monitor your progress
