WHAT: A set of standards for ensuring welfare protection at boarding schools. It includes standards and outcomes that outline a school’s welfare policies and procedures, organization and management, welfare support to boarders, staffing, and premises. It also includes inspection regulations.
WHO: Policy makers, school administrators and social and community workers providing accommodation for children.
WHERE: This document provides UK specific guidance, however the standards are universally relevant with adaptation to local resources and needs.
WHY: To guide in the design of boarding school welfare protection services. Also provides a model for establishment of an effective inspection methodology and reporting process.