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Baby P report handed to ministers | |
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An independent report into what went wrong in the Baby P case has been given to ministers. | |
The 17-month-old died from abuse in London borough Haringey - despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times. | The 17-month-old died from abuse in London borough Haringey - despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times. |
Three inspectors have been looking into the role of health services, social workers and the police. | Three inspectors have been looking into the role of health services, social workers and the police. |
A critical report could see Children's Secretary Ed Balls taking action to protect other children in the borough. | A critical report could see Children's Secretary Ed Balls taking action to protect other children in the borough. |
The government could even take over the running of children's services in the borough itself if it feels children there are at risk. | The government could even take over the running of children's services in the borough itself if it feels children there are at risk. |
The little boy's mother, her boyfriend and a lodger were convicted for causing his death. | The little boy's mother, her boyfriend and a lodger were convicted for causing his death. |
Broken ribs | Broken ribs |
Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago after saying it was clear mistakes had been made, and that those responsible would be held accountable. | Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago after saying it was clear mistakes had been made, and that those responsible would be held accountable. |
The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back. | The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back. |
Mr Balls has pledged to publish at least parts of the document, although he will consider its contents before deciding when to do so. | Mr Balls has pledged to publish at least parts of the document, although he will consider its contents before deciding when to do so. |
He may ask the inspectors - from Ofsted, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary - to investigate particular issues at Haringey in more detail. | He may ask the inspectors - from Ofsted, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary - to investigate particular issues at Haringey in more detail. |
Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case. | Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case. |
While refusing to criticise any individual professionals involved in the tragedy, Mr Balls has emphasised the need for "accountability" where there are failures. | While refusing to criticise any individual professionals involved in the tragedy, Mr Balls has emphasised the need for "accountability" where there are failures. |
He said an independent serious case review had raised "serious concerns" about the wider management of child protection services in Haringey. | He said an independent serious case review had raised "serious concerns" about the wider management of child protection services in Haringey. |