Vulnerability of Babies
This page brings together learning to support practitioners in recognising and responding to the vulnerability of babies. Explore training, eLearning, podcasts, research, practical resources and learning from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and local reviews to help strengthen safeguarding practice.
Research & Resources:
Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have released a national review into the broader safeguarding issues raised by the death of baby Victoria Marten.
New-born Babies Urgent Care Proceedings Report - The report provides updated data and analysis on:
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- the number and incidence rate of new-born babies and infants in care proceedings at national and regional level
- the proportion of urgent interim care order (ICO) hearings involving new-born babies that are held at short notice (defined in the report as within seven days), as an emergency (less than three days), and on the same day (with zero days’ notice)
- the number of emergency protection orders (EPOs) made for new-born babies and infants, and the proportion of these cases that progress to s.31 proceedings.
Health Visitors enquiry about caregivers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Safe Sleep Saves Lives - This video, developed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust highlights the importance of and how to encourage safer sleep for babies
ICON is a campaign to support parents to understand and cope with infant crying. On this site you will find information, advice and resources for both professionals and parents/carers.