Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 10
10
Accepted
Require local authorities to consult domestic abuse charities on FGDM decisions involving abuse.
Recommendation
We consider that local authorities should draw on the advice of specialist domestic abuse charities in coming to a decision on whether FGDM is in the child’s best interests where domestic abuse has occurred. (Conclusion, Paragraph 41)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, committing to develop updated statutory guidance and best practice guidance with the support of specialist domestic abuse charities to help local authorities assess FGDM decisions where domestic abuse has occurred.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Government response to Conclusion nine: Identifying and managing risks is vital in safely conducting FGDM. Further support on safeguarding and managing risks within the FGDM process, including risks related to domestic abuse, will be provided in updated statutory guidance and in specially commissioned best practice guidance. Guidance will be developed with the support of specialist domestic abuse charities and organisations to ensure local authorities have evidence-based, best practice information and resources to come to decisions on whether the offer of FGDM is in the child’s best interests, and if so, how to conduct the FGDM process safely and effectively.