The Families First Partnership (FFP) represents a landmark shift in how social care services work together to protect vulnerable children and strengthen families. Guided by national reforms and supported by government strategy, this new approach prioritises early intervention, improved multi-agency collaboration, and a streamlined safeguarding framework.
Our local implementation reflects the national priorities set out in the following key government documents and resources:
Government Guidance & Strategic Vision
- Families First Partnership Programme Guide – GOV.UK
Official programme overview including Family Help, child protection, and partnership expectations. - Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive – GOV.UK
Policy statement detailing the government’s reform vision and priorities for children’s social care. - National Framework for Children’s Social Care – GOV.UK
Sets outcomes and expectations for local authorities and safeguarding partners.
Evaluation, Inspection & Learning
- Ofsted Blog – Impact on ILACS Inspections
How inspections are adapting under the new safeguarding model. - FFC Pathfinder Programme Overview – GOV.UK
Learnings from Wolverhampton, Lincolnshire and Dorset’s early trials of the reforms. - FFC Evaluation Report – GOV.UK
Process and implementation findings from the national pilot programme.