The issue of child neglect has come into the spotlight in recent years amid concern it is not always recognised or dealt with appropriately.
Schools have a key role to play in identifying and tackling neglect not least because they are in daily contact with pupils.
Earlier this year, Ofsted and the inspectorates for police, health and probation published a report based on six joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) focusing on the neglect of older children aged between seven and 15.
The report, which suggests neglect of older children often goes "unseen", found schools were "especially important" in providing support to this age group as part of a multi-agency response.
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