Government outlines new plans for local safeguarding arrangements

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

A DfE consultation reveals local agencies will have 15 months to implement new safeguarding arrangements to replace local safeguarding children boards, but some areas are already forging ahead with preparations.

Under the plans, local authorities, the police and the health service will be required to work together on child protection and case reviews. Picture: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/Adobe Stock
Under the plans, local authorities, the police and the health service will be required to work together on child protection and case reviews. Picture: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/Adobe Stock

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