Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
On 17 January 2019 there will be a Backbench Business debate on children’s social care in England. This will take place in the main Commons Chamber.
Children's social care in England (576KB PDF)
This Commons Library debate pack provides an overview of the legal and policy framework for children’s social care in England, and the key challenges facing local authority children’s social care services.
It provides a selection of news articles and sector comment on the topic, together with parliamentary material and links to independent research and reports.
Children's social care in England (576KB PDF)
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 4 September 2026. The bill relates to the provision of early childhood services in England.
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new SEND incidence and EHC plan data