schools
Ealing Council is reviewing the success of early intervention services that schools refer families to.
Ealing Council's Children's Services Scrutiny Panel discussed a report in October 2025 indicating positive outcomes for its Supportive Action for Families in Ealing (SAFE) teams. These teams provide multi-disciplinary support to children, young people, and their families, aiming to prevent needs from escalating and reduce the risk of children entering care. The report noted a decrease in children requiring statutory interventions.
Schools, as educational institutions, refer families to SAFE teams, which focus on early intervention. This approach aims to address needs early, thereby preventing escalation and reducing the risk of children entering care, as highlighted in the Ealing Council report.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's Children's Services Scrutiny Panel discussed a report on SAFE teams on 2 October 2025. Source
- The report indicated a decrease in children requiring escalation from early help services to statutory interventions. Source
- SAFE teams provide targeted, multi-disciplinary support to children, young people (0–18), and their families. Source
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