Child death reviews and child safeguarding practice reviews
Child safeguarding practice reviews
For government guidance, see GOV.UK: Child safeguarding practice review panel practice guidance.
Serious child safeguarding cases are those in which:
- abuse or neglect of a child is known or suspected, and
- the child has died or been seriously harmed
Serious harm includes (but is not limited to) serious and / or long-term impairment of a child's mental health or intellectual, emotional, social or behavioural development.
It should also cover impairment of physical health. Any individual or organisation working with children should inform the relevant safeguarding partners of any incident they think should be considered for a child safeguarding practice review, or other type of learning review, using the Referral form: Child safeguarding practice review. Professionals should discuss the case with their agency designated safeguarding lead / officer to help formulate the rationale.
If you need advice completing the form please contact us on 0191 424 6512.
A referral should be made as soon as possible after the serious incident occurs.
Child Safeguarding Practice Review - Child J
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