Last updated by Stephanie.Rosser@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Summary of key issues and learning for improved practice around assessments - this briefing from NSPCC Learning highlights learning from a sample of case reviews published by local safeguarding partnerships between 2018 and 2023 where practice issues around assessments were a key factor. These case reviews do not reflect all issues around assessments.

Good quality assessments help professionals to identify strengths, needs, protective factors and risks in the lives of the children and families they work with. They are an essential part of planning, deciding, and reviewing what action needs to be taken to support or safeguard children.

Read more about the NSPCC Learning from case reviews briefings series.