Petition · Department for Education
Review time limits and communication standards in school safeguarding cases
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82 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government must review the need for time limits for safeguarding investigations involving schools & agencies like the LADO, DBS & TRA to ensure they are clear & to promote better & quicker sharing of information between organisations.
The Review is also needed to ensure that cases affecting teachers & staff are not left open longer than necessary. At the moment, cases can drag on even after decisions have been made, mainly because agencies we believe don’t always share information quickly. This can leave teachers and staff in long periods of uncertainty, affecting their wellbeing and ability to work. We feel clearer timelines and communication would make the process fairer and more efficient.
Timeline
| 1 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
82
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
1 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.