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National review

Protecting all vulnerable babies better

Published 12 February 2026

This national review sets out recommendations and findings for government and local safeguarding partners to help protect unborn babies and vulnerable infants at risk of serious harm.

It considers the broader safeguarding issues raised by the death of baby Victoria Marten and sets out national learning for the child safeguarding system.