5. Information Sharing and Confidentiality

Key Points

• The Data Protection Act 2018 is not a barrier for sharing information
• Consent must be sought from parents unless doing so would put a child at risk
• It is important settings know who has Parental Responsibility for a child
• Early years and childcare settings are committed to building an open and supportive professional relationship with families beginning with the first contact

Further Information:

Working Together to Safeguard Children Working together to safeguard children - GOV.UK

What to do if you're worried a child is being abused How to Raise a Concern | Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership | PWWC

Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 UK GDPR guidance and resources | ICO

Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 guidance and regulations