This report assesses how well agencies are working at both national and local levels to safeguard children and young people.

The report 'Safeguarding Children' is published every three years.

The 2008 review highlights what has improved over the past three years and assesses to what extent the considerable activity that has taken place at both national and local levels has affected outcomes for children and young people. It also identifies those areas that are still in need of improvement.

The report concludes that, as a result of improved safeguarding arrangements, most children now feel safe in their homes and communities, and are receiving the quality of care and support that they need. But some children and young people are still not well enough served by public services. This is particularly the case for those who are looked after by their local authority, who are in secure settings or are asylum-seeking children.

Full report; summary report, and young people’s version available to download from the Safeguarding Children website.