The Munro Review of Child Protection

Professor Munro’s analysis finds that local areas should have more freedom to design their own child protection services and that ‘one-size-fits-all approach’ to child protection is preventing local areas from focusing on the needs of the child.

The report signals a radical shift from previous reforms that, while well-intentioned, resulted in too much bureaucracy and a loss of focus on the needs of the child. Professor Munro says that the Government and local authorities should operate in an open culture, continually learn from what has happened in the past, trust professionals and give them the best possible training.