Guidance

Joint targeted area inspections of the response to younger children living with neglect

Guidance for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of the multi-agency response to younger children living with neglect.

• From: Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Probation
• Published: 4 September 2026

Applies to England

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Joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to younger children living with neglect

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This guidance is for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to younger children living with neglect.

These JTAIs are carried out by inspectors from:

• Ofsted
• the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
• His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP)

Published 4 September 2026