l authorities foster strong supportive relationships with other safeguarding partners and relevant agencies, including education settings, to coordinate their services and to respond to the needs of children, young people, and families in the round. From strategic and operational leadership to practitioners supporting individual families, safeguarding partners and relevant agencies are proactive in seeking and sharing information, knowledge, and skills with other agencies. • Local authorities consider the economic and social circumstances impacting children, young people, and families. Leaders and practice supervisors foster a culture of practice where the individual and protected characteristics of families are respected, and the diversity of individual needs and experiences are addressed through the support provided. Practitioners recognise the differences between, and are confident to respond to, circumstances where children experience adversity due to poverty and acute family stress, and situations where children face harm due to parental abuse and neglect. Leaders, practice supervisors, and practitioners use reflective discussions so that practice is inclusive and engages all families, whatever their background and context. 16 Enabler: Multi-agency working is prioritised and effective Overview of this enabler Local authorities, police, health, and other relevant agencies, including early years, education settings, and voluntary organisations have responsibilities to work together so that children and young people can be supported for their safety and wellbeing. Summary of this enabler All agencies are ambitious and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Safeguarding partners and relevant agencies have an integral role in helping