Mandatory reporting of child abuse shelved
The government has abandoned plans to introduce mandatory reporting of child abuse for social workers and other children’s professionals.
Following a consultation on whether to introduce mandatory reporting or a ‘duty to act’, the government has shelved plans saying the overwhelming response was that it would not be beneficial to child protection.
Chief Social Worker for [...]
ADCS and LGA says mandatory reporting will not improve outcomes
Mandatory reporting systems in social work will neither provide greater protection for children and young people nor lead to better outcomes.
This is the stark warning from the Association of Directors of Children’s Services and the Local Government Association in a joint statement opposing the introduction of mandatory reporting or a duty to act.
The government [...]
Government proposes mandatory reporting of child abuse
The government is proposing to place a ‘duty to act’ on social workers regarding child abuse with those who fail the legal requirement facing fines or imprisonment.
A government consultation proposes to introduce two new reforms to the child protection system: mandatory reporting of child abuse and a duty to act in relation to suspected child [...]
