Episode 19: Learning from the Manning family

Today’s episode focuses on a review recently published by Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership and refers to a family the report calls the Manning Family. This review was deemed necessary after a young boy was found with indecent and sexual abuse images of children on his phone. This formed part of some wider concerns that already existed including the potential sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect of children with disabilities.

Learning themes include:

-Understanding the vulnerabilities of children with disabilities

-Race, ethnicity, adultification bias and cultural considerations

-Professional curiosity

-Listening and capturing the voice of the child

-Drift and delay