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Working Together to Safeguard Children

 

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 is the government’s statutory guidance for all organisations and agencies who work with, or carry out work related to, children in the United Kingdom. The guidance aims to set the goalposts for inter-agency working and for promoting the welfare of children from all backgrounds, in all settings.

You can read more about the guidance on tri-x.

In terms of the specific changes that have been introduced in Working Together 2023, and how these impact your roles, please refer to our Partnership Working Briefing.

Definitions of abuse

Definitions of the different types of child abuse and related terminology are included in Working Together to Safeguard Children. Key definitions are highlighted in this glossary.

If you are concerned that a child is being abused, or to request support, you can:

Call 0345 155 1071

Complete the request for support online form

If it’s an emergency call 999


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