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 […]
LSCP Online Safety Policy & Practice Guidance
LSCP is pleased to launch our Multiagency Online Safety Policy and Practice Guidance. This provides a framework to enhance safeguarding children in the online world and tools to embed this. The LSCP Online Safety Policy establishes what we mean by online risk and provides a framework to respond to this in practice. The LSCP Online […]
LSCP Anti-Racist Charter
The Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) are pleased to share our Anti-Racist Charter 2025, a multi-agency framework designed to tackle racism as a critical safeguarding issue and to promote the welfare of all children in our community. This Charter sets out clear expectations for leaders and practitioners, aiming to embed active anti-racism into every aspect […]
New guidance and factsheet available
Check out our learning resources section to acces a new factsheet which outlines the criteria and process for referring to Lambeth MARAC for adults (and young people 16+) living in Lambeth who are experiencing domestic abuse and appear to be at high risk. The London Innovation & Improvement Alliance, in collaboration with the London Safeguarding […]