Child protection and safeguarding news

Together we can tackle child abuse

A national campaign aimed at preventing child abuse is being supported by Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Published 30th January 2020.

• Birmingham children's services continue to improve

  An Ofsted report following a fourth monitoring visit of children’s services has found Birmingham City Council is maintaining progress already made with ‘further improvement evident in specific areas'

  

  Published 29th March 2018.

• Make a pledge and support National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

  Show your support for national child sexual exploitation awareness day (Sunday March 18) by making a personal pledge to help tackle this horrific crime.

  

  Published 13th March 2018.

• Children's social care in Birmingham continues to improve

  An Ofsted report following a third visit to examine the progress of children’s services has found Birmingham City Council ‘is making continued progress’ and the quality of social work has improved.

  Published 19th January 2018.

• Improvements to Birmingham children's services continue

  An Ofsted report following a second monitoring visit of children's services this year has found Birmingham City Council 'is continuing to make progress’ and the quality of social work has improved

  Published 19th October 2017.