Section: Responsibilities of Schools and Education Settings | Children with a Social Worker (CWSW)

Section outline

Identify and know their CWSW and CWSW EVER 6 cohort
Key colleagues (DSL, DT, SENDCO, attendance and progress leads, safeguarding governor) to liaise and collaborate to ensure consistency in support for CWSW and CWSW EVER 6
Identify and understand the barriers and needs for this group of children
Ensure prioritisation of the cohort and targeted response
Ensure relationships and pupil voice are at the centre of any approach
Utilise wider support and partnerships
- Select activity Signposting to External Agencies - Areas Covered Include: Safeguarding, Trauma, SEND, Health and Wellbeing Roles and Responsibilities
  
  Signposting to External Agencies - Areas Covered Include: Safeguarding, Trauma, SEND, Health and Wellbeing Roles and Responsibilities File
- Select activity Transfer of Information for CWSW Ever 6
  
  Transfer of Information for CWSW Ever 6 File
  
  This guidance outlines how information should be shared when children with a social worker (CWSW) or CWSW Ever 6 move between education settings. It explains the secure transfer of child protection records at transition points, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, ensuring timely and confidential sharing so that support is in place from the start. It also highlights the importance of tracking and monitoring records to promote educational outcomes, maintain high aspirations and understand the lasting impact of social care involvement. Schools are advised to carefully manage access to this sensitive information, sharing only what is necessary to safeguard children and support their learning, in line with data protection and safeguarding policies.