Last updated by jodie.attreed@essex.gov.uk on Monday, March 2, 2026
This national safeguarding practice review for England was carried out following the findings from the rapid review into the death of baby Victoria Marten in 2023. It looks at the broader themes raised by the death of baby Victoria and present in other serious safeguarding incidents involving unborn infants and babies. It aims to identify systemic learning that can strengthen safeguarding practice for all vulnerable babies.