Professor Eileen Munro is writing today to Directors of Children's Services and chief executives with a call for evidence of local innovations and new approaches to child protection as well as improved front-line social work practice.
Please see her letter and the templates for responses. A joint letter from Professor Munro and Marion Davis to DCSs and a further letter and template directed specifically to children and young people are also available on the website.
Professor Munro particularly wants to hear about examples of; identifying and helping children and young people in need; improved social work practice in assessing and helping children, young people and their families; strategies for assisting social workers; strategies for shared learning; approaches to case discussions; and improvements in transparency.
Action required
To supply evidence of good practice for consideration by Professor Munro in her review of child protection by Friday 30 July, 2010.
Contact details
DfE
Telephone: 0370 000 2288
Email: munro.review@education.gsi.gov.uk
