Tameside SCB

A recurrent theme from serious case reviews is that not importance is given to listening to the voice of the child. This report by OFSTED considered this theme further and found in too many cases, click here for the full report: -

1. The child was not seen frequently enough by the professionals involved, or was not asked about their views or feelings.
2. Agencies did not listen to adults who tried to speak on behalf of the child and who had important information to contribute.
3. Parents and carers prevented practitioners from seeing and listening to the child.
4. Practitioners focused too much on the needs of the parents, especially vulnerable parents, and overlooked the implications for the child.
5. Agencies did not interpret their finding well enough to protect the child.

The report explores each of the five areas in detail whilst drawing out some of the practical implications; click here for a summary of the key practice issues.