Neglect by Somerset SCP

SSCP Feedback

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 07:22:42 UTC

Please let us know what worked well, any challenges you encountered, and whether the sessions helped to raise awareness and stimulate discussion within your team. We would also welcome insight into any support needs, gaps in provision, or further topics you feel would be helpful for us to consider as partners.

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 07:22:42 UTC

Thank you for taking the time to enhance your teams discussions by using this resource, we hope you found it useful. Keep your eyes peeled for the next Sharpen up your Safeguarding Discussions coming soon!

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panels website

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:08:05 UTC

Safeguarding reviews show that neglect is common, complex and can be missed. Understanding the recurring issues can help improve practice. This website provides key information and resources to support early recognition and effective action.

The Family Strengths & Needs Toolkit

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:09:08 UTC

the Family Strengths and Needs Toolkit has been designed to assist professionals in identifying and assessing children who are at risk of and experiencing neglect.

Neglect Training

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:11:54 UTC

Funded Training through the SSCP -Search Results

SSCP Neglect resource

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:13:16 UTC

Working Together to Safeguard Children defines neglect as: The persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development. Neglect may occur during pregnancy as a result of maternal substance abuse.

Why this matters

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:17:12 UTC

This thematic analysis, commissioned by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, examines multi-agency responses to child neglect in cases of serious harm or death. Drawing primarily on extensive stakeholder engagement, an accompanying literature review, and a qualitative content analysis of 100 rapid reviews and 34 LCSPRs that have been considered by Panel, it explores how neglect is defined, identified, and addressed in England.

This document is for awareness and further reading if required but not mandatory for the purpose of using this with you team.

Watch & reflect- Optional

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:22:50 UTC

Watch this short animation as an individual or in your teams to learn more about the key issues highlighted in the national review.

This video is optional to watch in your team meeting depending on the time you have allocated. The video lasts 2mins 22secs.

Question Time

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 08:23:28 UTC

Discuss this question with your team and encourage wider conversation about practice and knowledge to provide opportunities to reflect on what is working well, help identify any gaps, and support learning.

SSCP Bitesize

sscp1 — 2026-08-11 09:51:10 UTC