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Research Summary: Statutory guidance: Information sharing to safeguard children and young people
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- Original source
- UK Department for Education
- Summary & Analysis prepared by
- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 11 September 2026
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- 1 min
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- Knowledge Resource
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The UK Department for Education has issued statutory guidance on information sharing for practitioners and organisations involved in safeguarding and welfare services for children and young people. This guidance establishes a duty regarding the effective and appropriate sharing of information to protect children.
Why it matters
This guidance underscores the critical role of coordinated information exchange in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations. It establishes a clear framework for how entities involved in child welfare must operate, impacting operational procedures and compliance efforts across relevant sectors.
Key insights
- The guidance originates from the UK Department for Education.
- It is statutory guidance, indicating a legal or regulatory requirement.
- The scope covers information sharing practices.
- The target audience is practitioners and organisations providing safeguarding and welfare services.
- The primary objective is to safeguard children and young people.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/information-sharing-to-safeguard-children-and-young-people
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