Risk outside the home: new 7-minute-briefings
Following a multiagency thematic audit into local responses to risk outside the home, the LSCP has published three new 7-minute-briefings to help develop understanding of, and responses to, this key safeguarding theme. Our briefings cover: Reflecting on local responses to risk outside the home – an overview of areas of strength and development for […]
New neglect video series
Following the publication from the National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, in April 2026, of a thematic analysis into child neglect, the LSCP has produced a short video series to help understand approaches to identify, assess and respond to neglect in Lambeth. An introduction to child neglect: including the definition of neglect, ways which children’s […]
New LSCP newsletter archive
Our archive brings together previous editions of the LSCP newsletter, which aims to support practitioners to stay informed, reflect on learning, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Each edition includes updates on local and national developments, learning from reviews, and opportunities to build knowledge and skills. Go to the archive
New 7-minute briefing: professional challenge & escalation
Following a recent review of the LSCP Escalation Policy, we have developed a short 7‑minute briefing to support practitioners in strengthening confidence, consistency and best practice when raising and responding to professional challenge and escalating concerns. Read the 7-minute briefing Watch the 7-minute briefing
LSCP Multi-agency escalation policy updated
When working together to safeguard children, at times there will be differences of opinion and/or concerns about professional practice in relation to a child or family. The safety and wellbeing of the child is always the primary concern, and professional disagreements must not obstruct this. Professionals have a responsibility to respectfully challenge and raise concerns […]
Working Together 2026: 7-minute briefing for practitioners
In March 2026, the Department for Education updated the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children which sets out the expectations for multi-agency working to help, support and protect children. This LSCP 7-minute briefing provides an overview of the key changes and what this means for day-to-day multi-agency work in practice. The briefing is available in […]
New guidance for cross-jurisdictional working
Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews repeatedly highlight that difficulties in navigating cross-jurisdictional working can leave children at increased risk of harm, so it is important for everyone involved in safeguarding children to know how to navigate cross-jurisdictional working so we can hold ourselves and others to account. This guidance aims to guide best practice and expectations. […]
Parental learning disabilities factsheet
Learning from local reviews has highlighted that sometimes practitioners are unsure about the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty, which can impact on the quality of safeguarding responses. This factsheet explores the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty, considering the potential impact on parenting ability and key considerations when […]
Lambeth’s domestic abuse perpetrator panel (DAPP) factsheet
This factsheet outlines the work of the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel (DAPP), including how Lambeth aims to address the risk posed to victims in the borough by the most violent perpetrators. Download
LSCP Minimum Standards: Safe Commissioning
The Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) Minimum Standards for Safe Commissioning set out the expectations for all organisations that are commissioned by Lambeth Council to provide services for children, young people and families in respect of safeguarding responsibilities. They serve as a baseline for what is expected in relation to safeguarding children by organisations commissioned […]