Professionals & Volunteers

This section of our website provides guidance and information to all professionals that work with Children in Brent.

Your role in working with children and young people

Every organisation working with children and young people, whether they are paid or voluntary, has a "duty of care" to keep children and young people safe and protect them from harm.

The Children Act 2004 places a duty on organisations to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people.

This includes the need to ensure that all adults who work with, or on behalf of children and young people in these organisations are competent, confident and safe to do so.

Professionals have a duty to report any child protection or welfare concerns to a designated member of staff in their organisation and/or report any concerns to local Children's Services/Police.

Everyone working with children and young people should be familiar with local procedures and protocol for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.