The Conviction of Vanessa George

"The conviction of Vanessa George highlights the need for stronger recruitment checks, vigilant safeguarding practices, and a robust reporting culture in childcare settings." ...more

Case Reviews

March 18, 20253 min read

The Conviction of Vanessa George

Shafilea Ahmed

"Shafilea Ahmed's tragic death highlights the importance of recognising honour-based abuse, taking disclosures seriously, and ensuring multi-agency collaboration." ...more

Case Reviews

March 14, 20254 min read

Shafilea Ahmed

Awaab Ishak

"Awaab Ishak’s death highlights the need for early years practitioners to recognise unsafe housing, report concerns, and advocate for children’s health and safety." ...more

Case Reviews

March 04, 20252 min read

Awaab Ishak

Alfie Steele

"Alfie Steele’s death highlights the need for professional vigilance, prompt action on abuse concerns, and collaboration to protect children from harm." ...more

Case Reviews

February 17, 20252 min read

Alfie Steele

Andy Ang Wei Jie

"Andy Ang Wei Jie’s tragic death highlights the need for early intervention, recognising abuse signs, and strong safeguarding practices to protect vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

February 12, 20253 min read

Andy Ang Wei Jie

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon

"Isabella Jonas-Wheildon's case highlights missed opportunities for early intervention, stressing the importance of vigilance and community involvement in child protection." ...more

Case Reviews

February 04, 20252 min read

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon
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The Conviction of Vanessa George

"The conviction of Vanessa George highlights the need for stronger recruitment checks, vigilant safeguarding practices, and a robust reporting culture in childcare settings." ...more

Case Reviews

March 18, 20253 min read

The Conviction of Vanessa George

Shafilea Ahmed

"Shafilea Ahmed's tragic death highlights the importance of recognising honour-based abuse, taking disclosures seriously, and ensuring multi-agency collaboration." ...more

Case Reviews

March 14, 20254 min read

Shafilea Ahmed

Awaab Ishak

"Awaab Ishak’s death highlights the need for early years practitioners to recognise unsafe housing, report concerns, and advocate for children’s health and safety." ...more

Case Reviews

March 04, 20252 min read

Awaab Ishak

Alfie Steele

"Alfie Steele’s death highlights the need for professional vigilance, prompt action on abuse concerns, and collaboration to protect children from harm." ...more

Case Reviews

February 17, 20252 min read

Alfie Steele

Andy Ang Wei Jie

"Andy Ang Wei Jie’s tragic death highlights the need for early intervention, recognising abuse signs, and strong safeguarding practices to protect vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

February 12, 20253 min read

Andy Ang Wei Jie

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon

"Isabella Jonas-Wheildon's case highlights missed opportunities for early intervention, stressing the importance of vigilance and community involvement in child protection." ...more

Case Reviews

February 04, 20252 min read

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon
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The Conviction of Vanessa George

The Conviction of Vanessa George

"The conviction of Vanessa George highlights the need for stronger recruitment checks, vigilant safeguarding practices, and a robust reporting culture in childcare settings." ...more

Case Reviews

March 18, 20253 min read

Shafilea Ahmed

Shafilea Ahmed

"Shafilea Ahmed's tragic death highlights the importance of recognising honour-based abuse, taking disclosures seriously, and ensuring multi-agency collaboration." ...more

Case Reviews

March 14, 20254 min read

Awaab Ishak

Awaab Ishak

"Awaab Ishak’s death highlights the need for early years practitioners to recognise unsafe housing, report concerns, and advocate for children’s health and safety." ...more

Case Reviews

March 04, 20252 min read

Alfie Steele

Alfie Steele

"Alfie Steele’s death highlights the need for professional vigilance, prompt action on abuse concerns, and collaboration to protect children from harm." ...more

Case Reviews

February 17, 20252 min read

Andy Ang Wei Jie

Andy Ang Wei Jie

"Andy Ang Wei Jie’s tragic death highlights the need for early intervention, recognising abuse signs, and strong safeguarding practices to protect vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

February 12, 20253 min read

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon

"Isabella Jonas-Wheildon's case highlights missed opportunities for early intervention, stressing the importance of vigilance and community involvement in child protection." ...more

Case Reviews

February 04, 20252 min read

Poppy Widdison

Poppy Widdison

"The Poppy Widdison case highlights failures in safeguarding, emphasising the need for better risk assessments, inter-agency communication, and vigilance against disguised compliance." ...more

Case Reviews

January 30, 20252 min read

Child F

Child F

"The Child F case highlights the need for better parental assessments, targeted support for young parents, and improved inter-agency communication in safeguarding." ...more

Case Reviews

January 15, 20252 min read

Liam Fee

Liam Fee

"The Liam Fee case underscores the need for stronger inter-agency communication, thorough risk assessments, and enhanced training to prevent child abuse tragedies." ...more

Case Reviews

January 14, 20252 min read

Alison Kelly - The importance of complete and accurate data

Alison Kelly - The importance of complete and accurate data

"Alison Kelly's testimony in the Lucy Letby inquiry highlights the vital role of decisive action in safeguarding, stressing the need to trust professional instincts." ...more

Case Reviews

January 13, 20252 min read

Jacob Lennon

Jacob Lennon

"Jacob Lennon's tragic case highlights the need for vigilance, inter-agency communication, and timely intervention to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect." ...more

Case Reviews

January 06, 20252 min read

Shannon Mathews

Shannon Mathews

"Shannon Matthews' case highlights the importance of early risk identification, inter-agency collaboration, and parental support to prevent child abuse and improve safeguarding practices." ...more

Case Reviews

January 05, 20252 min read

Nursery Closed over Safeguarding Concerns

Nursery Closed over Safeguarding Concerns

"Windmill Hill Day Nursery closed due to safeguarding concerns after a 2023 investigation by Ofsted and local authorities, highlighting the need for strict childcare regulations." ...more

Case Reviews

December 30, 20242 min read

Grace & Georgina - Serious Case Review

Grace & Georgina - Serious Case Review

"Grace & Georgina's case reveals grave failures in child safeguarding, highlighting delays, poor assessments, and missed opportunities to protect vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

December 14, 20245 min read

Jailing of Rebecca Gregory

Jailing of Rebecca Gregory

"Rebecca Gregory, nursery worker, jailed for ill-treating infants at Tiny Toes. Safeguarding failures at nursery lead to convictions and highlight urgent need for reform." ...more

Case Reviews

December 03, 20243 min read

Child 'left alone in woodland'

Child 'left alone in woodland'

"Shocking incident as nursery leaves child alone in woodland during outing. Ofsted investigates, urging improved safety measures and risk management in childcare settings." ...more

Case Reviews

December 02, 20242 min read

Nursery Worker Charged with 25 Counts of Child Cruelty

Nursery Worker Charged with 25 Counts of Child Cruelty

"Shocking case of nursery worker charged with 25 counts of child cruelty raises alarms about child safety, highlighting the need for stronger vetting and safeguarding practices." ...more

Case Reviews

November 06, 20243 min read

Oliver Steeper

Oliver Steeper

"Oliver Steeper's tragic death at Jelly Beans Day Nursery highlights critical failures in first aid and childcare practices, urging improved training and safety protocols." ...more

Case Reviews

November 04, 20242 min read

What can be learnt from the safeguarding concerns raised at this inspection?

What can be learnt from the safeguarding concerns raised at this inspection?

Despite ‘one word’ judgements being removed from Ofsted inspections in 2024, this case demonstrates how severely a lapse in safeguarding effectiveness can affect your business. ...more

Case Reviews

October 16, 20241 min read

Nursery Rated Inadequate over Safety Concerns

Nursery Rated Inadequate over Safety Concerns

This nursery where 'all children make good progress' and 'speech and language is well supported' unfortunately tripped up on safety concerns and safegaurding practices. ...more

Case Reviews

August 31, 20243 min read

Blake Nilssen

Blake Nilssen

A family in Aberdeen received a financial payout following a severe accident at a local nursery. ...more

Case Reviews

August 16, 20242 min read

Hamzah Kahn

Hamzah Kahn

Hamzah Khan's case, which came to light in September 2011, revealed deep flaws in the mechanisms meant to safeguard vulnerable children and led to widespread calls for reform. ...more

Case Reviews

August 15, 20242 min read

River Kilpatrick

River Kilpatrick

The safety and security of children in nurseries are of paramount importance to both parents and childcare providers. A recent incident in Aberdeen involving a toddler named River Kilpatrick has highl... ...more

Case Reviews

August 12, 20242 min read

Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby

Several signs were missed in the lead-up to Letby's arrest. Colleagues had raised concerns about the increase in baby deaths and unexpected collapses in the neonatal unit, but these warnings were not ... ...more

Case Reviews

July 29, 20242 min read

Lauren Wade

Lauren Wade

Lauren Wade, a two-year-old girl from Glasgow, died due to severe neglect and malnutrition. ...more

Case Reviews

July 25, 20241 min read

Oliver Steeper

Oliver Steeper

This incident, which arose from choking on food, has since been scrutinised through an inquest that revealed several critical failings and prompted calls for improvements in childcare practices. ...more

Case Reviews

July 03, 20242 min read

Amina-Faye Johnstone

Amina-Faye Johnstone

"Amina-Faye Johnstone's tragic death from severe abuse highlights critical failures in child protection. Lessons learned stress the importance of vigilance and intervention." ...more

Case Reviews

June 24, 20242 min read

Star Hobson

Star Hobson

"Star Hobson's tragic death highlights failures in child protection systems. Despite warnings, abuse went unaddressed, leading to her murder and calls for reform." ...more

Case Reviews

June 17, 20243 min read

Kaylea Titford

Kaylea Titford

"Kaylea Titford's tragic death from neglect underscores the need for better care for children with special needs. Her parents were convicted for their actions." ...more

Case Reviews

June 13, 20243 min read

The Conviction of Barry Bennell

The Conviction of Barry Bennell

"Barry Bennell's conviction for sexual abuse of young boys at Crewe Alexandra highlights systemic failures and the urgent need for improved safeguarding in football." ...more

Case Reviews

May 10, 20243 min read

Victoria Adjo Climbie

Victoria Adjo Climbie

"Victoria Climbie's tragic death led to major reforms in UK child protection. Learn how her case exposed system failures and prompted crucial changes in safeguarding." ...more

Case Reviews

April 11, 20242 min read

Nixzmary Brown

Nixzmary Brown

"Tragic case of Nixzmary Brown highlights child welfare system failures. Learn about the reforms sparked by her abuse and the importance of swift intervention." ...more

Case Reviews

April 09, 20242 min read

Peter Connelly

Peter Connelly

"Baby P’s tragic case exposed critical child protection failures. Discover how missed opportunities led to reform and what’s changed in safeguarding today." ...more

Case Reviews

April 08, 20242 min read

Bronson Battersby

Bronson Battersby

"The tragic case of Bronson Battersby highlights the need for stronger safeguarding measures. Learn how authorities are responding to prevent future losses." ...more

Case Reviews

April 07, 20242 min read

Amina Noor's Conviction for Assisting Female Genital Mutilation FGM

Amina Noor's Conviction for Assisting Female Genital Mutilation FGM

"Amina Noor's conviction for assisting FGM marks a legal milestone in protecting girls from harm. Learn how the UK is tackling this human rights violation." ...more

Case Reviews

April 06, 20243 min read

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

"Arthur Labinjo-Hughes’ tragic case exposes safeguarding failures during lockdown. Learn how missed warnings led to his death and what must change to protect children." ...more

Case Reviews

April 05, 20242 min read

Daniel Pelka

Daniel Pelka

"Daniel Pelka’s tragic case highlights failures in safeguarding. Learn how missed warning signs led to his death and the lessons for protecting vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

April 02, 20242 min read

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The Conviction of Vanessa George

"The conviction of Vanessa George highlights the need for stronger recruitment checks, vigilant safeguarding practices, and a robust reporting culture in childcare settings." ...more

Case Reviews

March 18, 20253 min read

The Conviction of Vanessa George

Shafilea Ahmed

"Shafilea Ahmed's tragic death highlights the importance of recognising honour-based abuse, taking disclosures seriously, and ensuring multi-agency collaboration." ...more

Case Reviews

March 14, 20254 min read

Shafilea Ahmed

Awaab Ishak

"Awaab Ishak’s death highlights the need for early years practitioners to recognise unsafe housing, report concerns, and advocate for children’s health and safety." ...more

Case Reviews

March 04, 20252 min read

Awaab Ishak

Alfie Steele

"Alfie Steele’s death highlights the need for professional vigilance, prompt action on abuse concerns, and collaboration to protect children from harm." ...more

Case Reviews

February 17, 20252 min read

Alfie Steele

Andy Ang Wei Jie

"Andy Ang Wei Jie’s tragic death highlights the need for early intervention, recognising abuse signs, and strong safeguarding practices to protect vulnerable children." ...more

Case Reviews

February 12, 20253 min read

Andy Ang Wei Jie

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon

"Isabella Jonas-Wheildon's case highlights missed opportunities for early intervention, stressing the importance of vigilance and community involvement in child protection." ...more

Case Reviews

February 04, 20252 min read

Isabella Jonas-Wheildon
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