Supporting Information

The Families First Partnership (FFP) marks a significant transformation in the way social care services collaborate to safeguard vulnerable children and support families. Driven by national reform agendas and aligned with government strategies, this innovative model emphasises early intervention, enhanced multi-agency working, and a more cohesive safeguarding system.

Our local delivery is shaped by the national priorities outlined in the following key government publications and resources:

Government Guidance and Strategic Vision

• Families First Partnership Programme Guide - official programme overview including Family Help, child protection, and partnership expectations
• Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive - policy statement detailing the government’s reform vision and priorities for children’s social care
• National Framework for Children’s Social Care - sets outcomes and expectations for local authorities and safeguarding partners

Evaluation, Inspection and Learning

• Impact on ILACS Inspections - how inspections are adapting under the new safeguarding model
• FFC Pathfinder Programme Overview - learnings from Wolverhampton, Lincolnshire and Dorset’s early trials of the reforms
• FFC Evaluation Report - process and implementation findings from the national pilot programme