Information Sharing Duty: Have You Read the Guidance?

Are you familiar with the new Information Sharing Duty and what it means for your setting? This will come into effect from 30th September 2026.

Effective information sharing is a vital part of safeguarding. We encourage all leaders and managers to take a few minutes to read the guidance and consider how it aligns with your setting’s policies and practice.

✅ Understand your responsibilities
✅ Strengthen safeguarding practice
✅ Support children and families to get the right help at the right time

Read the guidance here: Information sharing to safeguard children and young people – GOV.UK

Please share with your safeguarding lead and wider staff team. Together, we can ensure children receive the support they need when they need it.