BSCP2025-26/01
Safeguarding practices in respect of vulnerable babies
Published 04.12.25
This Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review focuses on the death of a number of young babies (under 12 weeks of age) during the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently. The majority of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) risk factors were present for all the babies considered.
The thematic review concluded with a child’s perspective: ‘Will I feel safe, will I be fed, kept warm and dry, will I be put to sleep safely, what is known about my family and its history that might impact on my life, what have my other siblings experienced already?’
- BSCP2025-26/01 – Report
- BSCP2025-26/01 – Press Statement
- BSCP2025-26/01 – Briefing Note
- BSCP2025-26/01 – PowerPoint Presentation
‘Will I be put to sleep safely tonight?’
To help share the learning from this review, BSCP hosted a webinar for Birmingham practitioners. The webinar begins with an overview of the case and key learning by the Lead Reviewer. This is followed by a presentation on safer sleeping advice and how practitioners can encourage parents to follow guidance.
Download the PowerPoint slides (PDF version)
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