Dan Peters 09 May 2024

Child sexual abuse review to inform new strategy

Findings of a ‘robust review’ of Walsall Safeguarding Partnership’s strategy after the largest child sexual abuse case investigated by local police will now be published, it has emerged.

West Midlands Police’s Operation Satchell identified the ‘prevalence of sexual abuse over many years within several families’.

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Underfunding, Not Demand, Is Breaking SEND

Jack Lowman, Sense, says properly funding the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is vital for disabled children to get the best start.

Autumn Budget Insights: Time to deliver for adult social care

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