Local Child Safeguarding Review

Baby Eva, just four months old, entered the hospital with a fracture, but X-rays unveiled multiple fractures of varying ages. Her family history, overlooked until then, hinted at preventable risks. This echoes similar cases, prompting a deeper examination of past learnings. This review aims to explore Baby Eva's journey, highlighting the urgent need for proactive risk assessment in pre-and post-birth.

This Child Safeguarding Practice Review (CSPR) looks into the tragic case of 'Jake', a 17-year-old child who took his life just before he turned 18. Examining his needs and the involvement of various services, it reflects on legal, policy, and research aspects, drawing from the expertise of multi-agency safeguarding professionals.

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 by the Croydon Safeguarding Children Board. The review identified the need for improvements in local agency information sharing.

The CSCP publishes a thematic review that sets out key principles to reduce the risk of children and young people becoming involved with serious youth violence.

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This review examines the case of 'Carl', who was 16 when he was fatally stabbed. It revealed how he faced homelessness, unstable housing, and 2 years of no schooling. The family's forced moves disrupted support services, pushing Carl towards criminal activities and gang-related dangers.

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. The intention was to learn from the children’s experiences to inform future service provisions.

Chloe was 17 when she took her own life, the inquest verdict was ‘accident’; that she did not freely intend to take her own life. Chloe was a child who experienced early trauma and who came into statutory care just before her teenage years. Her story illustrates the appalling legacy of sexual abuse, exploitation, trauma and re-traumatisation. When she carried out the fatal act she was in a state of mental crisis, this review examines 'Chloe’s' story and the services that were provided.

This review highlights lessons in engaging vulnerable young parents, particularly when domestic abuse is a concern. The missed opportunities to support the mother and her child, 'Ben', led to tragic outcomes. The importance of a multi-agency child protection approach and identifying potential risks is also emphasised.