Children's Trust Arrangements (CTA)

Information sharing is key to the government's goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of children, young people and families. It is essential to enable early intervention and preventative work, for safeguarding and promoting welfare, and for wider public protection. Information sharing is a vital element in improving outcomes for all.

Recognising that most decisions to share information require professional judgment, this cross-government guidance aims to improve practice by giving practitioners clearer guidance on when and how they can share information legally and professionally about an individual with whom they are in contact.  It seeks to provide clarity on the legal framework for practitioners sharing information and give practitioners confidence in making decisions.

The guidance is for front-line practitioners who have to make decisions about sharing personal information on a case-by-case basis.  Documents can be accessed via links below or in the downloads section.

Information Sharing: Guidance for Practitioners and Managers

Information Sharing: Further Guidance on Legal Issues

Information Sharing: Case Examples Information Sharing: Pocket Guide

Information Sharing: Quick Reference Guide Information Sharing Questions and Answers

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