Protecting and Safeguarding Children in Schools: A Multi-Agency Approach

Schools are crucial in safeguarding children and young people, but research into their role in child protection is limited. This book examines the findings of a major ESRC-funded study on the child protection role of schools, decision-making processes, and involvement in inter-agency working. It evaluates the impact of recent policy developments and restructuring of local authority childrens services.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Schools are essential in safeguarding children and young people, but there has been limited research into how they identify and respond to child protection concerns and engage with local authority children's services. This book highlights the findings of a major ESRC-funded study on the child protection role played by schools, their decision-making processes, and involvement in inter-agency working. It evaluates the impact of recent policy developments, including the Academies and Free Schools programme, as well as the restructuring of local authority children's services. This book is crucial reading for academics, practitioners, and managers in children's social care and education, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447358275