Learning lessons from the case of Baby P
THE CASE OF BABY P AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR ME
Background
Baby P a White child of Irish ethnic origin tragically died aged 17 months on August 3rd, 2007 following severe injuries inflicted whilst in the care of his mother, her partner and her lodger. His mother pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a child, and the partner and lodger were found guilty of the same charge on 11th November
At the time of his death, Baby P was the subject of a multi-agency child protection plan, which had been put into place on 22nd December, 2006 and was known to have been seen in excess of 60 occasions by professionals.
Haringey’s Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) published their Serious Case Review (SCR) on 12th November, 2008, as required following the death of a child where abuse is known or suspected to be a factor. There has been significant and sustained media interest since then as well as a number of government led interventions/actions including commissioning Lord Laming to undertake a review of safeguarding arrangements on a national basis.
An overview of the case can be found at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 sets outs some questions which it is hoped will be of use in reflecting on this case.
Further Information
Contact
Tel: 0121 788 4325 Email: lscb@solihull.gov.uk Solihull Local Safeguarding Children Board, The Bluebell Centre Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TNHow to report a concern about a child or young person
Children and young people are the most vulnerable members of society and protecting them from becoming the victims of abuse is everyone's responsibility. Report a concern.
