The NSPCC is to investigate how well England's primary schools deal with child protection concerns. The research, commissioned by the Office of the Children's commissioner, will form part of best practice guidance for schools, Local Safeguarding Children's Boards and other children's professionals. The guidance will be published by autumn 2012.
Children's commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, said: "The policy agenda on child protection is focused on early identification of need and help for children.
"But research shows there are a number of barriers to the development of good practice models in schools, including confusion and concern about information sharing and understanding the law on data.
"It is our intention to support teachers and school staff so that they are well placed to identify signs of abuse and neglect and to offer support for children."
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