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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 .

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  to share their views.

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Published 22 June 2026

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