Protecting Children
Bronson Battersby’s sister does not blame social services for his death
The sister of two-year-old Bronson Battersby has said she does not blame social services for his death. Bronson, whose body was found in a Skegness property on 9 January, is believed to have starved to death after his dad suffered a fatal heart attack. Melanie Battersby, 37, told the BBC...
Murdered child invisible to authorities – report
A boy who was starved to death and buried in a garden by his parents was "invisible and lost" from the sight of authorities, an independent review said. Abiyah Yasharahyalah, three, died after his parents' culture and beliefs had a detrimental impact on his health, welfare and safety, the review...
More funding extends child protection pilot scheme
Two councils are to continue working with the government on a pilot programme to improve child protection. Walsall and Wolverhampton councils are two of 10 areas in England trialling the Families First for Children (FFC) programme, introduced after a major child care review in 2022 along with reports into the murders of Arthur...