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Scheme requirements

The Staying Safe Commitment Scheme

Organisations that sign up to the scheme pay a fee on a sliding scale based on organisation size and type.

An organisation is required to submit the following documents for assessment:

a child protection policy statement
child protection referral procedures
the name and role of a designated person
a self-assessment and action plan against the Safetycheck standards and endorsed by the head of the organisation
confirmation of full public liability insurance cover
endorsement by the head of the organisation, its board or trustees that they have approved the policy statement and the safeguarding action plan.

Assessment of this evidence is undertaken by a pool of trained assessors and verified by NSPCC Consultancy Services.

Organisations who successfully meet the requirements will be awarded a certificate that lasts for two years. The certificate will act as a visible demonstration to those that use the organisation of their intent to safeguard children and young people.

Prior to receiving a Certificate of Recognition organisations are required to sign an agreement which details the conditions of the scheme and confirms that NSPCC is not liable for the implementation of the child protection policies and procedures within any organisation.