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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.