The Department for Education has published statutory guidance for schools and colleges which sets out what they must do to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18.
Source: Department for Education
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education 03 April 2014
Further information:
Keeping children safe in education (PDF)
Keeping children safe in education (PDF)
