This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Safeguarding Partnership Manager, Betty Lynch for the attention of all providers.
This advice is for all frontline practitioners and senior managers working with children, young people, parents and carers who have to make decisions about sharing personal information on a case-by-case basis. It might also be helpful for practitioners working with adults who are responsible for children who may be in need.
The guidance has been updated to reflect the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. It supersedes the HM Government Information Sharing: guidance for practitioners and managers published in March 2015.
Information sharing is essential for effective safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a key factor identified in many serious case reviews (SCRs), where poor information sharing has resulted in missed opportunities to take action that keeps children and young people safe.
