NSPCC Learning has published a briefing summarising the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s thematic review of race and racism in safeguarding in England. Findings include: the role of racism in service and practice responses to Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children and families are missing from reviews; and reviews do not consistently explore the ways in which race, ethnicity and culture may influence practice responses to Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.

The briefing recommends that local safeguarding partnerships need to review local strategies and approaches to addressing race, racism and bias in their work with Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children