Protecting Children And Young People In Light Of The Baby P Tragedy

Baby P’s tragic death provoked an unprecedented media and political storm, raising once again questions about the adequacy of the child protection system, the state of professional practice across all disciplines and the impact of wider policy changes on practice on the front-line. In response the Government ordered a wave of reviews and initiatives most notably asking Lord laming to review whether the reforms brought in by the government following his inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbié, are being implemented systematically.

Child protection work will always be extremely demanding, anxiety-provoking work involving professionals in making finely-balanced judgments in very difficult circumstances. Professionals’ confidence in their knowledge, skills and values have been seriously challenged as has public confidence in the system and policy. All involved must seek to continuously challenge ourselves to improve practice in this vital area.

This conference is an opportunity for practitioners, policy makers and managers to refresh as they reflect on the current state of child protection practice in England.

Speakers

Current speakers include:

• Baroness Delyth Morgan (subject to availability), Parliamentary Under-Secretary, DCSF
• Paul Ennals, Chief Executive, NCB
• Ann Baxter, Director, Children, Schools and Families, Camden
• Nigel Parton, NSPCC Professor, University of Huddersfield
• John Coughlan, Director of Children's Services, Hampshire County Council
• Sue White, Professor of Social Work, Lancaster University

Programme