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Briefings Hub

Our seven minute briefings provide concise and accessible summaries of key safeguarding issues, offering practitioners and decision makers essential insights presented with clarity. Each briefing highlights core themes and lessons learned to support informed decision making and to strengthen safeguarding practice in line with statutory requirements and organisational standards.

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We encourage all professionals to review the briefings regularly and to share them within their teams to promote consistent safeguarding awareness.

Right Care, Right Person

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

19 July 2024

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LCSPR: Chloe

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'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.

20 October 2023

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LCSPR: Jake

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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.

21 July 2023

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LCSPR: Baby Eva

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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.

7 April 2024

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Rapid Review:
Intra-Familial CSA

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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.

24 August 2023

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Unexplained Deaths
(under 1s)

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

21 July 2022

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LCSPR:
Serious Youth Violence

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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.

26 January 2024

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Information Sharing

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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.

24 August 2023

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LCSPR: Carl & Max

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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.

25 February 2022

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