Recently published reviews
Learning briefings
View Child R LCSPR learning briefing
View Child S LCSPR learning briefing
View Lost in Plain Sight LCSPR learning briefing (DOCX, 154.5 KB)
View Jesse practice review briefing paper (DOCX, 152.3 KB)
View grooming within organisations learning briefing
(DOCX, 67.6 KB)
View learning from cases of adolescent neglect briefing paper
(DOCX, 955.0 KB)
Published local child safeguarding practice reviews (LCSPRs)
View David LCSPR report (PDF, 245.4 KB)
View Oliver Steeper LCSPR report (PDF, 344.7 KB)
View Baby T LCSPR report (DOCX, 101.1 KB)
View Child S LCSPR report
(DOC, 148.0 KB)
View Lost in Plain Sight LCSPR report (DOCX, 182.0 KB)
View Lost in Plain Sight LCSPR executive summary report (DOCX, 67.4 KB)
View Jesse LCSPR executive summary report (DOCX, 87.9 KB)
Harm to under 2's in Kent thematic review
In May 2022, we conducted a study focusing on the serious incident notifications related to the non-accidental injury (NAI) of under 2's in Kent. Through case analysis, identifying positive practice in similar cases, and engaging directly with professionals, the aim has been to identify key themes that help us understand when and why harm occurs, and what practice can safeguard young children from harm.
View harm to under 2's in Kent thematic review report (PDF, 642.7 KB)
View positive practice report (DOCX, 75.1 KB)
Suicide in children and young people thematic review
In Autumn 2018, we made the decision to undertake a thematic review of teenage suicides to discuss ideas, thoughts and research strategies following a rise in the number of adolescent suicides in Kent.
View thematic review summary (PDF, 282.4 KB)
To support the thematic review summary, we have produced a short briefing paper summarising the findings and lessons from the review.