255 - Information Sharing Is Changing: What Early Years Needs to Know

Are you still waiting for a safeguarding concern to reach a certain "threshold" before you share information? From 30 September 2026, a new statutory information-sharing duty comes into effect, and it brings an important message for everyone working in early years: you don't have to wait for a situation to become serious before relevant information can be shared. But what does this actually mean for DSLs, managers and practitioners? This episode explores the changes and tackles some of the questions that can make information-sharing feel complicated — including parental consent, GDPR, low-level concerns and information about other people connected to a child. Within this episode, you will learn... Why you don't need to wait for a safeguarding threshold to be met before sharing relevant information How consent and GDPR fit into lawful safeguarding information-sharing What you should record when making a decision to share, or not to share, information Press play now to understand the new duty and make sure your safeguarding practice is ready for 30 September 2026. Find out more about Impact Early Years, www.impactearlyyears.com