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Publication  —  Child protection  —  20 June 2017

Following the publication of a report into the Metropolitan Police Service’s preparedness to deal with child protection issues in December 2016, HMIC was commissioned by the Home Secretary to publish quarterly updates. These updates detail the Metropolitan Police Service’s progress against recommendations set out in the 2016 report.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  20 June 2017

Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This is the report of an inspection of Gloucestershire Constabulary.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  20 June 2017

Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This is the report of an inspection of Leicestershire Police.

Publication  —  Child protection, Joint inspection  —  13 June 2017

Between 21 and 24 March 2017, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation undertook a joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in Hounslow. This inspection included a ‘deep dive’ focus on the response to children living with domestic abuse.

Publication  —  Child protection, Joint inspection  —  21 April 2017

Between 27 February and 3 March 2017, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation undertook a joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in Bradford. This inspection included a ‘deep dive’ focus on the response to children living with domestic abuse.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  13 April 2017

Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This is the report of an inspection of Humberside Police.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  23 February 2017

HMIC published an initial report in March 2016 on the child protection work of Essex Police. This concluded that, at the time of the inspection, the force was not adequately protecting all children who were at risk owing to widespread serious and systemic failings. In September and October 2016 inspectors carried out a full re-inspection – the findings are in the report.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  9 February 2017

HMIC published an initial report in December 2015 on the child protection work of Surrey Police. This found that despite a clear commitment to protecting children, there were areas of concern that meant children were not receiving the service they deserve. In August 2016 inspectors carried out a follow up inspection – the findings are in the report below.

Publication  —  Child protection, Joint inspection  —  1 February 2017

Between 5 and 9 December 2016, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation undertook a joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in Hampshire. This inspection included a ‘deep dive’ focus on the response to children living with domestic abuse.

Publication  —  Child protection  —  26 January 2017

Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This is the report of an inspection of Cumbria Constabulary.