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Understanding kinship care
Learn about kinship care, how it supports children outside parental homes, and the safeguarding responsibilities for schools and carers.
12 Aug 20242
Understanding kinship care
An insightful look at kinship care and the vital role it plays in supporting children who can’t live with their parents. Sam and Sara explore different care arrangements, the benefits for children, and the challenges carers face—while highlighting the need for stronger support, policy backing, and recognition for this often overlooked group.
19 Sep 20243
Kinship Care: Statutory guidance for local authorities
Explore new kinship care guidance for schools, including statutory duties, support for carers, and strategies to improve outcomes for children.
23 Oct 20244
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive – Part 1
Learn about key reforms in children’s social care, focusing on prevention, family support, and reducing reliance on residential care placements.
02 Dec 20245
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive - Part 1
An engaging introduction to the government’s Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive strategy. Sam and Sara explore plans to shift focus toward prevention, strengthen family-based care, reform the care market, and improve data sharing—while questioning whether funding, workforce capacity, and cross-agency collaboration can turn ambition into reality.
09 Dec 20246
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill – an Overview
Explore the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, outlining key safeguarding reforms, education policies, and measures to improve child welfare in England.
24 Mar 20257
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 Part 1
Explore the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and how it reshapes safeguarding through early intervention, family involvement and multi-agency working.
02 Jun 20268
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 – Part 1
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.
05 Jun 20269
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive – Part 2
Explore safeguarding implications of ‘Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive’, focusing on schools’ role in multi-agency child protection.
04 Dec 202410
KCSIE 2024 Update
A clear breakdown of the 2024 Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, as Sam and Sara guide listeners through key technical changes and what they mean in practice. From updated definitions to attendance, safeguarding responsibilities, and online safety, this episode helps school staff stay compliant and confident in their roles.
01 Nov 202411
Understanding Looked-After Children: Safeguarding and the Role of Designated Teachers
Understanding Looked-After Children
10 Apr 202412
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
Explore the key changes in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, strengthening multi‑agency practice, early help, and joined‑up support.
23 Mar 202613
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive - Part 2
A focused discussion on the government’s Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive strategy, highlighting the evolving role of education in safeguarding. Sam and Sara explore multi-agency collaboration, home education oversight, and expanded support for vulnerable children—while examining the challenges of funding, workforce pressures, and making reform work in practice.
13 Dec 2024