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Open consultation

Improving help and child protection: revised framework

Applies to England

Summary

We’re seeking views on the statutory framework for help, support and protection of children.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation will inform updates to Working together to safeguard children, Children’s social care national framework and policy underpinning the development of multi-agency child protection team regulations.

We would like to hear your views on whether the proposed updates are:

  • clear and easy to understand
  • practical to implement
  • likely to improve outcomes for children and their families

This proposals include measures to strengthen support for families, such as:

  • making better use of family networks
  • improving multi-agency child protection arrangements for all children
  • supporting better decision-making across safeguarding partners

The consultation is aimed at parents and carers, and people who work in:

  • local authorities
  • health
  • police
  • education
  • voluntary organisations

We have set up a separate survey specifically for children and young people to share their views.

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Published 22 June 2026

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2026-06-22 12:30
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