2.2.Explain what is meant by the term ‘safeguarding’ as applied to children and young people

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Unit: Unit 01: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
Learning outcome: 2 Know the legislation and guidance that applies to children and young people’s mental health
Assessment criteria: 2.2. Explain what is meant by the term ‘safeguarding’ as applied to children and young people

• Safeguarding is protection from harm following an appropriate course of action.
• Children are safeguarded when under mental health treatment to protect them from harming themselves or others in order to keep them safe and protected.