Two consultations from the DfE about safeguarding

The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation on revisions to the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance for England. The consultation aims to gather views on updating this guidance to help deliver on the government’s plans to transform children’s social care set out in Stable Homes, Built on Love.

Working Together to Safeguard Children: changes to statutory guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

They have also launched a consultation on revising non-statutory advice to support practitioners in the processes of sharing information in England. The consultation aims to gather perspectives on how to make the advice clear and easy to understand so that practitioners feel confident in sharing safeguarding information effectively and appropriately.

Information sharing advice for safeguarding practitioners – Department for Education – Citizen Space

Both consultations close on 6th September 2023.