The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children (APPGC) report raises concerns about varied thresholds across councils for a range of support for children at risk of harm or in need of help.
The report includes a survey of 97 directors of children's services (DCSs), which found that around three quarters (74 per cent) believe thresholds for supporting children in need differ across councils.
Just under two thirds (64 per cent) of DCSs said there are variations in thresholds for deciding when to put a protection plan in place because a child is at significant risk of harm. Meanwhile, around half (49 per cent) said there are differences in terms of when councils apply for a care order.
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