National Review Published - ‘Protecting all vulnerable babies better’
13 February 2026
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have published a national review on 'Protecting all vulnerable babies better’. The review focusses on preventing harm and improving protection for all vulnerable unborn babies and infants.
Key findings and recommendations include:
- Earlier and stronger pre-birth safeguarding
- The importance of trauma-informed practice
- Better engagement with and support for parents before and after child removal
- A preventative ‘Think Family’ approach
- Stronger links between children’s social care and offender management services
- Clearer arrangements when families move across geographical boundaries
The Panel have published a Practitioner Briefing, and the full report which are both available on their website.