Paragraph 7 Arrangements for safeguarding the children being cared for

In the case of a registered person who is not a home child-carer, a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, which is intended to safeguard the children concerned from abuse or neglect, is available and implemented.

In the case of a registered person who is a home child-carer, the registered person ensures he has appropriate knowledge of child protection considerations and procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect.