Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2020. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Children: Protection

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Safeguarding children at risk from criminal exploitation report, published by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel on 4 March 2020, whether he plans to take steps to improve the National Referral Mechanism for children at risk of criminal exploitation.

Answer: The government welcomes the 'Safeguarding children at risk from criminal exploitation' report from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel and thanks them for their detailed work and consideration. Child protection is a priority and when a child dies or faces serious harm and it is vital that lessons are learned from these tragedies. The government thanks the Panel for its recommendations and is considering carefully how to respond. In doing so, my ministerial colleagues and I will discuss the report with the Panel, and with those delivering children's social care and other interested parties.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 25112
Session: 2019-21
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Children Protection Standards Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Exploitation
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk