Educational neglect practitioner guidance
Educational neglect is everybody’s business. It is about working together, being curious, and asking when something does not make sense for children, parents, or professionals.
What is educational neglect?
There is no statutory definition of educational neglect. A task and finish group consisting of representatives from across Southampton Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (SCASP), including education colleagues, revised this guidance in January 2025. This guidance was originally developed from 2019 Serious Case Review recommendations. SCASP has oversight of the work.
Continue reading the Educational Neglect Practitioner Guidance and Educational Neglect Seven Minute Briefing for more information.
Why is early years attendance important?
We know that in cases of educational neglect, school attendance is often a key issue. The following resource can be shared with parents and carers in early years and childcare settings. It is intended to promote high levels of attendance from an early age.
