Bexley S.H.I.E.L.D. is a statutory multi-agency partnership which brings together the key organisations that collectively hold responsibility for safeguarding children and young people in Bexley. In line with statutory guidance (Working together to safeguard children – GOV.UK) the partnership replaced Bexley Safeguarding Children’s Board in October 2018.

You can link directly to Bexley’s Effective Support document via this link: https://bexleysafeguardingpartnership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Effective-Support-Word-2024.pdf 

Where to find information

Information regarding the safeguarding of children and adults in Bexley can be found on the following websites:

If you would like to find out more about bespoke safeguarding training we can offer for your school, please contact our Safeguarding Lead within the Education Team, Mark O’Shaughnessy Mark.O’Shaughnessy@bexley.gov.uk