Despite its prevalence, child neglect receives relatively little attention. But if we are to protect children from significant harm we need to stop neglecting neglect. This is also the subject of a major conference in London on 19 April 2007, see page 19. Early intervention is the key, so we look at the negative impact neglect has on child development; the factors that influence a practitioner’s decision to refer a case of neglect; and we guide you through the graded care profile – an operational approach to intervention.
Children’s services
04 July 2008
Has the DCSF lived up to expectations?
30 June 2008
Safeguarding board publishes London Child Protection Procedures
12 September 2007
Ed Balls launches consultation on ten-year children's plan
06 September 2007
Jersey: Simon Bellwood 'unfairly sacked' inquiry finds
Councils failing to implement government guidance issued in 2002, study says
Lone parents, disabled and drug users face tougher benefits regime
Children's homes and disabled people's services exempt from strike
Government Legislation
17 July 2008
Private Member Bills
17 July 2008
Details of government consultations
11 July 2008
