Out-of-school settings voluntary safeguarding code of practice

Overview

We are seeking views on a draft voluntary safeguarding code of practice for out-of-school settings providers, and associated parental guidance.

Why your views matter

The Department for Education is consulting to inform the development and dissemination of a draft voluntary safeguarding code of practice for out-of-school settings (OOSS); and accompanying guidance for parents setting out the key questions they may wish to consider when choosing an out-of-school setting for their child.

When referring to OOSS, we mean any institution which provides tuition, training, instruction, or activities to children in England without their parents’ or carers’ supervision, that is not a:

• School;
• College;
• 16-19 academy;
• Provider caring for children under 8 years old which is registered with Ofsted or a childminder agency.