This thematic analysis, commissioned by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, examines multi-agency responses to child neglect in cases of serious harm or death. Drawing primarily on extensive stakeholder engagement, an accompanying literature review, and a qualitative content analysis of 100 rapid reviews and 34 LCSPRs that have been considered by Panel, it explores how neglect is defined, identified, and addressed in England.
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