Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 – Part 1

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About this episode:

Explore Part 1 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and its major shift towards early intervention, stronger family support, and integrated multi-agency safeguarding. Sam and Sara unpack key changes—from family group decision-making to multi-agency teams—and what they mean for protecting children and shaping future practice.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 07 Jun 2026

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