The review, which was commissioned by government after a spate of child protection scandals, argues that a one-size-fits-all approach to safeguarding and "tick-box culture" is preventing local areas from focusing on the needs of children.
Munro claimed too many forms and procedures are preventing professionals from being able to give children the help they need.
"That is why I am recommending that unhelpful targets for completing assessments within a set timescale are removed," she explained.
"Professionals should instead concentrate on making good quality assessments that really focus on delivering the right help for the child, and checking whether that help has improved the child’s life."
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