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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 7 MIN

Can Child in Need Plans Create an Illusion of Safety?

from The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast

In this episode, I explore one of the most recurring and uncomfortable themes emerging from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: whether Child in Need (CIN) plans can sometimes create an illusion of safety. We explore: Why Child in Need might be creating the illusion of safety What can be happening  beneath the surface of seemingly stable cases Why a child's lived experience is important What fragmented multi-agency involvement can lead to Why reviews are not simply about what happened but understanding the 'why'    Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? You can download my free workshop 'How to Establish an Independent Review Practice which Aligns with the Next Steps in Your Career' to find out how you can begin your journey to Independent Review work. Download the workshop here.    About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here   Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP

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