7-Minute Briefings

Camille’s case reveals major gaps in urgent placements, communication, and legal processes, after unsuitable emergency housing led to police involvement and hospital admissions.

The CSCP Independent Scrutineer reviewed the Church of England's safeguarding practices to ensure robust protection for vulnerable individuals.

The document provides information on the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in the UK for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery.

This briefing summarises the thematic review which examined the cases of seven children/young people who were involved in the killings of three other children in 2021. The review highlights the voices of the affected families, practitioners, and community members.

Guidance for practitioners and organisations in understanding how to share personal information lawfully and appropriately, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

This briefing ​examines the tragic case of 16-year-old Carl, who was fatally stabbed, and highlights issues such as homelessness, neglect, and a disrupted education.

In the summer of 2017, three Croydon teenage boys known to social services lost their lives. The CSCP agreed to conduct a thematic review that would determine whether there were any patterns in the children’s experiences.

This briefing draws on learning from an Appreciative Inquiry review into the experiences of “Christine”, a young person who became vulnerable following her primary carer’s imprisonment at the age of 14.

Our latest briefing outlines the case of a 15-year-old young person with a complex history, highlighting the importance of learning from timely, coordinated safeguarding responses.

This briefing serves as a resource for safeguarding partners, local authorities, and police officers involved in Right Care Right Person for children.

'Chloe,' a 17-year-old who experienced early trauma and entered statutory care in her early teens, tragically lost her life. The inquest concluded her death was an accident, finding no clear intent to take her own life.

The review of 17-year-old Jake’s case highlights challenges, including late entry to care, placement instability, and mental health concerns. Emphasising the need for earlier support and better responses to dual diagnosis.

This review highlights lessons in engaging vulnerable young parents, mainly when domestic abuse is a concern. The missed opportunities to support the mother and her child, Ben, led to tragic outcomes.

This briefing is intended for trustees, board members, senior leaders, and individuals in positions of trust. It also supports those who may have concerns about the behaviour or suitability of individuals in trusted roles.

This briefing reflects on a case about a child who experienced multiple incidents requiring intervention and highlighting the need for improved agency coordination.

Baby Eva, four months old, was hospitalised with a fracture; scans revealed multiple injuries of different ages. The review stresses the need for proactive risk assessment before and after birth.

This briefing summarises key findings from a rapid review into a case of intra-familial child sexual abuse, highlighting areas for professional reflection and opportunities to strengthen safeguarding responses.

This briefing explores recommendations from case reviews, emphasising the need for robust safeguarding practices and multi-agency collaboration to prevent future tragedies.

Following a tragic incident where a three-month-old baby girl, referred to as 'Emily', was killed by her mother, a serious case review was conducted and identified the need for improvements in local agency information sharing.