CHILDREN FIRST – A Guide to the Implementation of Children First in the Youth Work Sector

This guidance document has been written for those who are working and volunteering in the youth work sector. It is essential for all of us who are engaging with young people to understand our responsibilities in child safeguarding and child protection under Children First.

It has been written for a range of youth services, projects, and clubs. It is particularly aimed at those in positions of responsibility such as:

• youth service managers
• senior youth workers and volunteers

to assist them to identify and meet their organisational and individual responsibilities in relation to child safeguarding and protection. This resource is designed to support best practice in child safeguarding for the youth work sector, and to help you comprehend your responsibilities as they relate to Children First.

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CHILDREN FIRST – A Guide to the Implementation of Children First in the Youth Work Sector