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Bringing together learning and insights from child safeguarding reviews to support stronger practice for children.
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Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children
Resources to help professionals safeguard Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.
Child sexual abuse
Resources to help professionals recognise and respond to child sexual abuse.
Neglect
Resources to help professionals recognise cumulative harm and respond to neglect.
Vulnerable babies
Resources to help professionals safeguard babies at risk of harm.
About the Panel
News
Newsletter – April 2026
In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on the launch of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s new website and learning hub, key learning from the Annual Report 2024–25, new resources on child neglect, guidance on submitting serious incident notifications, and opportunities to contribute learning on emerging safeguarding issues.
Newsletter – March 2026
In this newsletter you will find details on the launch of the Panel’s new website and online learning hub, including how to join the 29 April launch webinar.
National review calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants
A national child safeguarding review has called for urgent action to better protect vulnerable unborn babies and infants, following the tragic death of baby Victoria Marten.
Education Secretary appoints new Chair of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has appointed Sir David Holmes as the new Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Reports and statistics
An overview and analysis of all serious child safeguarding incidents notified to the Panel between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
This thematic analysis examines multi-agency responses to child neglect in cases of serious harm or death.
Guidance for safeguarding partners and safeguarding professionals on what the Panel does, how it works and advice about conducting child safeguarding reviews.
Concerned about a child?
If you are a member of the public concerned about a child, you can find information on reporting concerns to councils.