The story of four-year-old Daniel Pelka is frustratingly preventable. A report showed that the people supposed to protect him didn't do a good job. Teachers, doctors, social workers, and even the police didn't notice that Daniel was in danger, and it ended terribly.

The report says nobody talked to Daniel about his life or feelings. Daniel spoke Polish and little English, and not enough effort was made to communicate properly with him. This made Daniel feel like no one was there for him when he needed help.

The report also says that sometimes, it seemed like Daniel was "invisible." His mum was controlling, and nobody paid attention to what was happening to him. Even though there were signs of abuse, like injuries and hunger, the adults around him didn't do much to help. They just believed what his mum and stepdad said.

Daniel's school noticed that he had bruises and didn't have enough to eat, but they didn't do enough. They didn't tell the police or other people who could have protected him. The report says the school didn't connect Daniel's injuries to his hunger, which was a big problem.

The report also points out that doctors and police didn't do well either. They didn't realise that Daniel was getting hurt on purpose, and they believed the lies his mum and stepdad told. Even when the police went to Daniel's house many times, they didn't focus on making sure he was okay.

Daniel weighed only 23lbs when he died at four years old.

His story is frustrating because the adults who were supposed to care for him failed. The report says that if these adults had paid more attention and tried to help Daniel, he mightn't have been hurt so badly. It's a big lesson for everyone to notice more and ensure children like Daniel are safe and protected.

FULL DETAILS OF THE SERIOUS CASE REVIEW - https://lgiu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Daniel-Pelka-Serious-Case-Review-Coventry-LSCB.pdf