The responsibility to maintain multi-agency safeguarding arrangements to protect vulnerable children is overseen by the Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Children Partnership Board, jointly funded by the three statutory partners. The Board has fully adopted the principles of WTG23, resulting in the establishment of a newly appointed, top-tier leadership group. Senior leaders from each agency meet regularly with the Lead Safeguarding Partner (LSP) to gain assurance and address concerns related to safeguarding children in Telford and Wrekin. In addition to this, the broader Safeguarding Children Partnership Board continues to operate, comprising service leads, directors, and representatives from education and the third sector.

• A Lead Safeguarding Partner (LSP) structure across the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin footprint. Comprising of Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Chief Executives, Chief of West Mercia Police and the Chief Executive of Telford and Shropshire ICB).

• A Delegated Safeguarding Partner (DSP) structure specific to the Telford & Wrekin authority area. This is known locally as Safeguarding Children Board