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Response to Ofsted's reports on the protection of vulnerable babies and young people

26 October 2011

In response to Ofsted's reports on the protection of vulnerable babies and young people, Shaun Kelly, Head of Safeguarding at Action for Children Commented,

"There are clear risk factors that can help us to identify children and young people who may be vulnerable, or in some extreme cases, in danger. Identifying those children or families and providing the right support, at the earliest possible stage, is absolutely crucial if we are to protect and safeguard babies and young people.

"As these reports highlight, there are also patterns of behaviour that can help us to identify young people who are in need of help but sadly are too often mistakenly perceived as being 'trouble makers'.

"Support services around children must continue to work together to ensure the most vulnerable children and young people are protected and identified as early as possible. Even in this tough economic climate, it's critical that local authorities continue to invest in early intervention services in order to protect those children most at risk."



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