 week or we decide we're not going to do it that way. So we have that space to think things through" – Strategic Lead [LA], Wave 2 (February 2025) "It's all of these pathways that have kind of come together and are allowing us to test out things - you don't normally get this opportunity, …this has allowed us to test out loads of 15 The National Framework contains statutory guidance on the principles behind children’s social care, its purpose, factors enabling good practice and what it should achieve. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-social-care-national-framework 45 different models, and what actually works better to make sure that we can prevent families from escalating." – Frontline worker [Health], Wave 1 (February 2025) For example, one LA piloted a new approach where the independent Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO), traditionally acting as the CP Conference Chair, was replaced by the LCPP. However, this element was not extended further, and the previous system was eventually reinstated. Collaborative approach: Strengthening multi-agency collaboration was seen as core to ensuring more coordinated and effective support for children and families. Where it worked well, it was said to lead to improved data sharing between teams, timely escalation of concerns and understanding of family strengths. Operational enablers IT systems: Some stakeholders highlighted the technical systems that had been put in place as a key enabler to effective FFCP delivery. For example, a new IT system, which provided one portal for Education, Health, Police and Social Care to all view families’ cases, was praised by the Family Help team in one Wave 1 area. However, it is important to note that IT systems were also highlighted as a barrier in some cases where chal