You could be forgiven for thinking this all sounds familiar. I wasn’t surprised to be asked what will be different this time? It’s nearly 20 years since Lord Laming’s review into the horrific death of Victoria Climbié when we were told that lessons would be learned.
I applaud the government for commissioning these two far reaching independent reviews. I welcome the courage of the authors to recommend significant change to the benefit of children at risk and the many dedicated professionals currently lacking the resources and support to function at their best.
Both reviews deserve a decisive response. We now have a platform for significant and lasting change– but it will take bold, committed and sustained political leadership if we are to see this through.
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