Free Safeguarding Resource Library

Free Safeguarding Resources for Professionals, Carers and Organisations

This free safeguarding resource library provides access to over 1,250 carefully selected links covering safeguarding adults, child protection, VAWG, mental health, and related topics.

The library is designed for professionals working in social care, education, health, criminal justice and community services, as well as parents, carers and anyone seeking trusted, evidence-based safeguarding information.

Resources are organised into clear categories to help you quickly find relevant, high-quality information to support learning, practice and decision-making.

Using These Resources in Practice

This library can support:

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  • Staff induction and training

  • Supervision and reflective practice

  • Policy development and service improvement

  • Preparation for inspections and audits

Explore the Full Range of Topics

Our resource library covers more than 25 safeguarding, social care, education and community-focused subjects. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to view the full list of topics available.

Types of Resources Available

  • Useful Organisations

  • Articles and Blogs

  • Audio Visual Materials

  • Reports, Documents and Publications

  • Legislation, regulations and guidance

  • Recommended Books

  • Education, learning, training courses and providers

  • Other Useful links, including Toolkits and Apps

Trusted Sources Included

This library includes resources from recognised organisations and bodies such as:

  • Action for Children

  • Anti-Bullying Alliance

  • Challenging Behaviour Foundation

  • Community Care

  • Department for Education

  • Information Commissioner

  • National County Lines Co-ordination Centre (NCLCC)

  • NSPCC

  • Papyrus

  • UK Trauma Council

The library is regularly updated with a blend of new and established resources, helping to strengthen knowledge, deepen understanding and enhance skills.

Safeguarding Training

We provide a wide range of safeguarding and protection training to support individuals and organisations in applying knowledge confidently in practice.

Training is available locally, nationally and online.

For further information or to discuss your requirements, please get in touch.

Suggest a Resource for Our Library

We are committed to keeping our resource library accurate, relevant and up to date. We welcome recommendations from professionals, carers and organisations who are aware of trusted UK-based resources that would benefit others.

If you know of a high-quality organisation, publication, guidance document, training provider or tool that supports safeguarding practice, we would be pleased to consider it for inclusion.

All suggested resources are reviewed to ensure they are credible, appropriate and aligned with current safeguarding standards.

To recommend a resource, please click on the Suggestion Box and provide brief details of the organisation or material, along with why you feel it would be a valuable addition.

Thank you for helping us expand this shared resource.

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