SP43 Response Response Pending

Significance of multiple referrals

Recommendation

Lancashire County Council should ensure that its policies and training emphasise the significance of multiple referrals when considering the relevant risks relating to a child (including the risk to others).

Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Progress Timeline
Manual Entry
13 Apr 2026

Awaiting government response. Phase 1 report published 13 April 2026.

Source
Inquiry Southport Inquiry
Report The Southport Inquiry Report: Phase 1 13 Apr 2026
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Responsible Bodies
Lancashire County Council Primary
Themes & Tags
Care safeguarding systems Missed Child Safeguarding Referrals Social Care Children's Services Safeguarding
Last formal update 13 Apr 2026