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. It outlines what we mean by cross-jurisdictional working and some of the common challenges. It provides top tips in how to navigate these systems and considerations based on the agencies involved with the child.

The flowchart offers a simple, at-a-glance prompt for professionals to consider relevant factors when children relocate to new areas.