Safeguarding is the steps taken to protect somebody at risk. Safeguarding policy, a safeguarding concern, safeguarding training.
In Britain it is the technical term in schools, charities and health services, and every organisation working with children or vulnerable adults must have a named safeguarding lead. Raising a safeguarding concern is a duty rather than a choice.
1nounsafeguardingSteps taken to protect somebody at risk.
“All teachers receive safeguarding training so they know what to do if a child is being harmed.”
safeguarding is a protection.
Middle French
sauvegarde
Middle English
savegard
English
safeguard
English, today
safeguarding
safeguard comes from Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French - salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.
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