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Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026

Last updated by jodie.attreed@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Today, Wednesday 18th March 20206, the UK Government have released an updated Working Together to Safeguard Children.

 

It applies to:

  • all organisations and agencies that have functions relating to children
  • all education providers and childcare settings

 

Statutory guidance is issued by law. You must follow it unless there’s a good reason not to.

 

You can find the new guidance here along with a summary of the changes that have taken effect.