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How we work with Children and Families in Halton

Working in partnership

“Everyone who works with children has a responsibility for keeping them safe. No single practitioner can have a full picture of a child’s needs or circumstances. Everyone who comes into contact has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing concerns and taking prompt action.” Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

Working together to safeguard children 2023: statutory guidance

Working together to safeguarding children 2023 – summary of changes

Children’s Social Care National Framework

The Children’s Social Care National Framework is written for those who work in and with local authority children’s social care.

Three chapters describe:

  • Multi-agency working is prioritised and effective
  • Leaders drive conditions for effective practice
  • The workforce is equipped and effective

Four chapters describe the outcomes children’s social care should achieve:

  1. Children, young people and families stay together and get the help they need
  2. Children and young people are supported by their family network
  3. Children and young people are safe in and outside their homes
  4. Children in care and care leavers have stable, loving homes

Children’s social care national framework

An illustrated guide to the Children’s Social Care National Framework

The Children’s Social Care National Framework