Safeguarding audit guidance and tool

When to carry out an audit, using our audit tool.

Under local safeguarding arrangements, education settings are required to submit an audit to the Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB) every 2 years.

Audit for the 2024 to 2025 academic year

We are aware many settings choose to complete the audit annually.

To carry out this year’s audit, download our Safeguarding audit tool​ from our secure area.

Login to the secure area