An overhaul of safeguarding practice is needed to tackle a failure to address racism and racial bias, say experts. The call has been made by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, based on reviews of more than 50 children from black, Asian and mixed heritage at-risk children who died or were harmed between 2022 and last year.
It found that decision-making by social workers and others involved in child protection lacks “critical analysis” of how racial bias impacts thinking. Read more.
