Child protection across the UK in the context of the Munro Review of child protection in England, financial constraint and changing political landscapes

This report summarises the presentations, discussion and emerging themes in child protection from two four-nations seminars hosted by The University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre. These events were designed to create a space to reflect, share knowledge and debate developing issues in child protection across the UK. Invited speakers and representatives included senior level policy makers, inspectors, voluntary sector managers, academics and practitioners from each part of the UK. This report offers: an overview of developments in child protection across the UK; information about the Munro Review and the resulting initiatives; a synopsis of the seminar presentations focusing in particular on structural change, new developments and emerging issues. Finally, the report consolidates information from across the four parts of the UK, draws out themes of commonality and difference and identifies areas that may warrant further consideration.