Child protection is used when there has been a suspected incident of abuse or harm to a child. There must be suitable policies in place to ensure that children are protected from any abuse or harm, they cover the safe working practices, safe recruitment, lines of communication, recording procedures and professional working. Safeguarding is about preventing all children from being at risk from any form of neglect, harm or abuse. It requires all agencies working with children and their families to take reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of any harm to the childrens welfare are reduced, if there are any concerns raised about a child then the agencies are required to put into action reasonable actions to address the concerns. Focusing
