Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations

A backbench business debate has been scheduled for Thursday 24 November on the independent review of Children’s social care. The debate will take place in the Chamber.
Independent review of Children’s social care (227 KB , PDF)
A debate on the independent review of Children’s social care is taking place on Thursday 24 November.
This debate pack provides background information on the reviews recommendations and the Government’s response.
Independent review of Children’s social care (227 KB , PDF)
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
Read the Government’s response and background ahead of the debate on e-petition 614893 on Monday 7 November 2022.