This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and Childcare Practitioners.
Domestic Abuse
For Baby’s Sake has published new data on children’s social care referrals and domestic abuse in England, looking specifically at babies and young children aged 0 to 2-years-old. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to break cycles of domestic abuse, to protect babies from harm and reduce the financial burden on public services.
Read the press release: New data reveals almost 50,000 babies are referred to children’s social care each year with domestic abuse as a factor
Read the Channel 4 news story: Exclusive: Nearly 50,000 babies referred to social services every year due to domestic abuse