Stronger Together: Developing the Role of Education

This page highlights the growth and development of a more strategic role for education in safeguarding children and young people, as evidenced through the work of the North West Regional Improvement Plan Pilot (NW RIPP).

Education professionals across the region are being presented with a unique opportunity to engage with national reforms that are reshaping multi-agency safeguarding arrangements. These changes offer a platform for education to step into a more prominent, equal role within safeguarding partnerships—locally, sub-regionally, and regionally.

For many years, the education sector has voiced a strong desire to be more actively involved in safeguarding strategy and decision-making. The NW RIPP is helping to turn that aspiration into reality by creating space for education to lead, influence, and collaborate at a strategic level.

Now is the time to act. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to shape the future of safeguarding—together.

Across the North West region, education professionals are playing an increasingly vital role in safeguarding children and young people. This page brings together a selection of quotes from colleagues who are leading and shaping this work in their local areas. Their reflections highlight the passion, commitment, and collaborative spirit that define our regional approach.

These voices offer valuable insights into the progress we’re making—and the power of working together to create safer, more supportive environments for all children and young people.