Last updated by Stephanie Rosser on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Listening to and capturing the voice of the child is central to effective safeguarding practice. It’s how we understand children’s lived experiences, hear their views about their lives and circumstances, and take effective action to support or safeguard them.

Within this complex and challenging context, research and case reviews highlight key elements of good practice which may serve as helpful starting points for reflection on practice around the voice of the child.

The NSPCC has pulled together common themes from case reviews and research into nine practice points designed to help social workers hear and facilitate the voice of the child in their practice.