National Publications:
Munro review on Child Protection – Final Report
The Final Report of the Munro Review of Child Protection, A child-centred system is published today 10th May
Professor Munro’s analysis finds that local areas should have more freedom to design their own child protection services and that ‘one-size-fits-all approach’ to child protection is preventing local areas from focusing on the needs of the child.
The report signals a radical shift from previous reforms that, while well-intentioned, resulted in too much bureaucracy and a loss of focus on the needs of the child. Professor Munro says that the Government and local authorities should operate in an open culture, continually learn from what has happened in the past, trust professionals and give them the best possible training.
Professor Munro’s recommendations are aimed at creating long-term change to the system and should not be taken forward in isolation, as there is no one quick fix. What is needed is a fundamental shift in the way the system works, to enable professionals to focus on the needs of children, young people and families and how to give them the best possible help.
The Government will work closely with a group of professionals from across the children’s sector to develop a full response to Professor Munro ’s recommendations later this year.
For more information go to the Munro Review website
Posted 10th May