GOV.UK COVID-19: Guidance for Children's Social Care Services

The guidance in the link below will assist frontline social care staff who are classed as First Responders in addressing coronavirus (COVID-19). 

This guidance may be updated in line with the changing situation.

GOV.UK.COVID-19: Guidance for children social care services

This guidance should be used to support local authorities in determining how best to support families and protect vulnerable children in this context. It is underpinned by a set of principles which should inform local decision-making and day to day practice with children and families. It also recognises the approach that many local authorities are already taking.

It should be read alongside other coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance, including:

• guidance for schools about temporarily closing
• coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance on vulnerable children and young people
• information for social workers from Social Work England
• GOV.UK COVID-19: Guidance for First Responders