Safeguarding Pressures Phase 8

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ADCS Safeguarding Pressures Research Phase 8

ADCS has collected both qualitative and quantitative data from local authorities to evidence and better understand changes in demand for, and provision of, children’s social care.

Safeguarding Pressures phase 8 report draws on qualitative and quantitative data from 125 local authorities, covering 83% of England’s child population, to evidence and better understand changes in demand for, and provision of, children’s social care. It provides an insight into the first two years of the pandemic period, from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022, and shows that the impact of Covid-19 continues to be felt in children’s lives, local communities and in public services. This, together with existing data, provides an insight into the safeguarding related pressures currently facing children’s services across the country.

• Safeguarding Pressures Phase 8 - Final Report (pdf)
• Safeguarding Pressures Phase 8 - Executive Summary (pdf)

• Safeguarding Pressures Phase 8 Interim Report (pdf) (published 2 November 2022)

ADCS has used data included in the ADCS Safeguarding Pressures Phase 8 research to develop a supplementary thematic report on children’s mental health - find out more.

To accompany the latest report, ADCS has updated the timeline which illustrates the events and changes that impact on safeguarding children and young people in England. This update now includes a detailed timeline of Covid-19 related events and changes.

• Children’s Services Policy Timeline 2007 onwards