Covid-19 guidance for children’s social care

Guidance for professionals working in children’s social care including Children’s Social Workers, Family Practitioners and Early Help teams during the Covid-19 crisis

This guidance was created for professionals working in children’s social care including Children’s Social Workers, Family Practitioners and Early Help teams during the Covid-19 crisis.

The virus posed a significant threat to the health and safety of frontline staff and families were told to stay at home and stay alert. This created an extremely challenging operating climate for safeguarding children and families.

It was vital for managers and staff to continuously risk assess their actions and refer to existing Public Health England advice when implementing this guidance.

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