Child Safe Standards

Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme information has moved to this site.

Responsibility transferred to SSR from the Commission for Children and Young People in February 2026.

The 11 Child Safe Standards are a set of mandatory requirements that promote the safety of children, prevent child abuse, and ensure organisations have effective processes in place to respond to and report all allegations of abuse.

Introduction to the Child Safe Standards

An overview of the Child Safe Standards and why they matter.

Complying with the Child Safe Standards

Information on how to comply with the 11 Child Safe Standards.

Who the Child Safe Standards apply to

Which types of organisations are required to comply.

How the Child Safe Standards are regulated

The role of co-regulators and the SSR's powers under the Child Safe Standards.

Information for parents, carers and children

What to look for in a child safe organisation and information for children and young people.

Report your concerns under the Child Safe Standards

If you are concerned that an organisation may not be complying with the Child Safe Standards, you can tell the Social Services Regulator.

Resources for the Child Safe Standards

Find all the SSR's resources on the Child Safe Standards.

Regulatory reform

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