Health services
Ealing Council is reviewing the positive outcomes of its SAFE teams in preventing children from needing statutory interventions.
Ealing Council's Children's Services Scrutiny Panel discussed a report in October 2025 which indicated positive outcomes for the Supportive Action for Families in Ealing (SAFE) teams. The report noted a decrease in the number of children requiring escalation from early help services to statutory interventions, highlighting the effectiveness of early intervention strategies.
The SAFE teams deliver multi-disciplinary support to children and young people aged 0–18 and their families. This service aims to prevent the escalation of needs and reduce the risk of children entering care, forming a key component of Ealing's early help provision. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- A report discussed by Ealing Council's Children's Services Scrutiny Panel in October 2025 indicated positive outcomes for SAFE teams. Source
- The report noted a decrease in children needing escalation from early help services to statutory interventions. Source
- SAFE teams provide multi-disciplinary support to children and young people aged 0–18 and their families. Source
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