hink that has definitely caused a shift in our way of thinking, because we all have different views on how we assess risk, and when we have those discussions, that's really helpful to learn a new way of how we are looking at that risk that we think is presented in the family's life.” Frontline Staff [LA], Wave 2 (February 2025) Emerging evidence of some improved data and information sharing practices as a result of FFCP While data and information sharing between partner agencies was highlighted as an ongoing issue (See Section 5.3), there was some emerging evidence of successful data- sharing practices a year into implementation. For example, Education, Health, Police and Social Care teams were all able to view families’ cases on a single portal, allowing access to more relevant information. In addition, one Wave 1 area also made changes to specific forms, such as the multi-agency referral form to drive use across the system. This was highlighted by the Police as working well, especially in comparison to similar forms across the other six boroughs under their remit. Exchange of learnings between Wave 1 and 2 local areas The qualitative research highlighted some evidence of exchange of best practice between Wave 1 and 2 local areas. One Wave 1 area was in the process of implementing a new appointments system – all learning to create and implement this had come from another Wave 2 area. The prototype had proved successful in enabling partnership working. However, there are opportunities to drive further sharing, especially by creating opportunities for operational leads and frontline staff across local areas to share experiences. ‘’If the DfE can coordinate that, to enable us to get in the room with each other and have conversations with each other, not through the DfE. B