The Munro Review of Child Protection

Part One: A Systems Analysis

Author:

Department for Education (DfE) - Professor Eileen Munro

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £16.00

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On 10 June 2010, ministers announced the launch of a review of child protection, headed by Professor Eileen Munro. 'The Munro Review of Child Protection' is the first part of that review which sets out Professor Munro's approach and the features of the child protection system that need exploring in detail and that form the focus of subsequent stages of the review.

The first aim is to understand why previous well-intentioned reforms have not resulted in the expected level of improvements. Moreover, there is a substantial body of evidence indicating that past reforms are creating new, unforeseen complications. This phase of the review looks at how we can refocus on the child's journey from needing, to receiving the right help. In recent history, the child protection system has focused on imposing and meeting managerial targets and regulations, and in doing so has forgotten that the needs of children should be at its core.

A dominant theme in the criticisms of current practice is the skew in priorities that has developed between the demands of the management and inspection processes and professionals' ability to exercise their professional judgment and act in the best interests of the child.

The review has also made use of evidence that had previously been submitted to Lord Laming's 2009 progress report (listed below).

The observations made were grouped into three main categories:

• early intervention

• frontline practice

• transparency and accountability.

Professor Munro notes 'there is much good practice and research for us to build on in our efforts to better protect children and young people.'

Extent	55 pages	ISBN	9780108510137
Size	N/A	Price	£16.00
Format	Paperback	Published	03 Feb 2011
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