Learning from child safeguarding practice reviews

The purpose of child safeguarding practice reviews (previously known as serious case reviews) is to identify improvements needed and to consolidate good practice. The findings are then translated into a programme of action which leads to sustainable improvements and the prevention of death, serious injury or harm to children.

The following learning summaries highlight key findings and learning from practice form rapid reviews undertaken by OSCB partners:

The following learning summaries are from child safeguarding practice reviews undertaken by OSCB partners:

Please see Learning from past reviews – Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (oscb.org.uk) for summaries from reviews pre-2021.

The following thematic reviews highlight the key themes and learning points from a number of reviews:

‘Big day of learning’ June 30th 2021 resources

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For full reports please visit the Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews page on this site

Summary of actions taken as a result of past reviews:

Trauma informed practice training
Pre-birth guidance
Guidance on bruising in children and young people
Neglect resources and training
Domestic abuse pathway
Child sexual exploitation screening tool
Child exploitation screening tool
Multi-agency chronology guidance
Working with fathers and male carers training