Protecting disabled children: thematic inspection
Research on the protection of disabled children indicates that they are more at risk of being abused than non-disabled children. However, they are less likely than other children in need to become the subject of child protection plans. This suggests either that risks to disabled children are not well identified or that support effectively reduces risks and helps to keep them safe. This thematic inspection found evidence that low level risks were managed effectively through timely multi-agency early support but that children who were in receipt of child in need services too often had child protection needs which went unidentified. When children were made subject to child protection plans good progress was usually made in reducing risks.
Disabled children are usually involved with a wide range of professionals. Most disabled children live with supportive parents who ensure that their needs are met and access services appropriately to help them. Parents spoken to by inspectors whose children received support valued it but some had experienced delays in their children getting the support they needed. Inspectors found that in most cases examined, multi-agency support at an early stage was well coordinated and played a valuable role in tackling any early emerging concerns.
Published : 31st August 2012
Publisher : Ofsted [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Ofsted
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