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Sharing information to support early help
Information sharing is key to the government's goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are co-ordinated around the needs of children, young people and families. It's vital to allow early intervention and preventative work, for safeguarding and promoting welfare, and for wider public protection.
Practitioners need to share information as part of their day-to-day practice, so it's crucial that you understand when, why and how you should share details. Practitioners must use their professional judgement when deciding whether to share information or not, and what to share.
Information sharing guidance
The government's information sharing advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services details when and how information can be shared legally and professionally. The guidance is for those who have to make case by case decisions about whether to share information and what details to share. It's also for managers and advisers who support practitioners in their decision making.