News: 29 June 2026
New! Redbridge Children’s Social Care Ofsted Focused Visit
The report from the Ofsted focused visit which took place in May 2026 is now available to download:
This inspection looked at the multi-agency arrangements both at the ‘front door’ and within the MACPT so is very much reflects a partnership effort. The report is very positive.
Redbridge One Panel
The Redbridge One Panel has a new mail box OnePanel@redbridge.gov.uk
Please update your records.
DfE Consultation – Information Sharing Duty – closes 14 July
The DfE have launched an important consultation on the Information Sharing Duty statutory guidance. The duty is set to apply from September 2026 and will replace the existing guidance on information sharing for professionals. More information can be found on the Government website. Below is a link to the questionnaire:
At the foot of this page, there is information about a number of webinars which introduce the consultation provide an opportunity raise questions. Please be aware that the consultation closes on 14 July.
Barnardos TIGER Training
Child Safeguarding Practice Review (CSPR) Panel Website Launch
The Panel have launched a new website which not only provides access to all published guidance and resources, but also a ‘learning hub’. The website development was informed by practitioners across a wide range of disciplines within the children and young people’s workforce and brings together on one site learning from safeguarding reviews and practical resources. The website can be reached via the link below:
Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children
Domestic abuse can impact children both directly and indirectly. It is important for professionals and volunteers working with families to recognise the signs and respond to concerns to protect children and families effectively. The NSPCC have developed a number of resources to support learning including:
- Understanding domestic abuse – Insight Videos
- Domestic Abuse in pregnancy – Insight Video
- Male experiences of domestic abuse – podcast
- Protecting babies from the effects of domestic abuse – podcast
- Learning from Case Reviews where domestic abuse is a key feature – briefing
- Why domestic abuse is broader than domestic violence – blog
If you haven’t yet read the Domestic Abuse Commissioner Report – Victims in their Own Right, published in April 2025, it is recommended that you do.
Autism and Suicide Awareness Training
A free elearning module is available from Zero Suicide Alliance. The course, which has been co-produced with people from the autistic community, lasts approximately one hour and can accessed via the link below:
The course provides information about the link between autism and suicide risk, shares real experiences, and provides guidance to spotting the signs and supporting an autistic person. It is recommended for those working with people with autism.
Reminder – Contact with Local Authority – Children’s Social Care
This is a reminder that professionals wishing to make a safeguarding referral, request for information or services, or a notification should contact LBR Children’s Services direct using the on-line portal (link below):
Please do not send referrals, copies, or information sharing requests to the Redbridge Safeguarding Children Partnership (RSCP), which is a multi-agency strategic body that doesn’t commission nor deliver services, or hold case records. Any case work communication with the RSCP outside of Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs) could represent a data breach and will also potentially cause a delay in response.