“The Survivors Trust is delighted to see the continued progress towards a Child Protection Authority as a key recommendation from IICSA. If fully implemented, we know that a child protection authority will be the biggest step to intercepting the current national emergency of the abuse experienced annually by half a million children across the UK, as well as offering better support for the adults those children grow up to become. We are excited to continue to work with the government as development of this essential reform continues.”
You can read the full response here.
“The Government response sets out plans for the CPA as a national, independent and multi-agency body that will bring together expertise and insight from across the child protection system to strengthen coordination, learning and accountability. It confirms the CPA’s three core functions:
- Practice leadership and national oversight – using data and evidence to identify emerging risks, improve understanding of child protection challenges and provide expert advice to government and partners.
- System learning and support – promoting and embedding good practice, supporting local areas to improve outcomes for children, and sharing resources through a national digital platform.
- Driving system improvements and accountability – helping to ensure recommendations lead to measurable change and advising on inspection and regulatory activity where appropriate.
The response also reflects consultation responses, that the CPA must be multi-agency, complement and strengthen existing arrangements rather than duplicate them, and that victims, survivors and those with lived experience must have a meaningful and ongoing role in shaping its work.”
