Source: Department for Education published on this website Friday 20 March 2026 by Jill Powell
Working Together to Safeguard Children March 2026 and a Working Together Summary of the Changes made have been published
The updated version
Clarifies that the guidance applies to all children, including:
- those living with their birth or extended family
- those in kinship care, including special guardianship
- adopted and looked‑after children in foster or residential settings
It also makes clear that practitioners should consider help, support and protection for unborn children where there are concerns.
