Public Sector: Protection
Commons · Question 121768 · Tabled 18 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Alberto Costa
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what mechanisms are in place to ensure accountability for public sector bodies and organisations carrying out safeguarding functions on behalf of local authorities; and whether her Department plans to introduce
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 30 Mar 2026
‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026’ sets clear expectations for how organisations must safeguard children. Inspectorates and regulators are key to ensuring organisations follow their statutory duties. Ofsted inspects early years provision, schoo...