Serious Case Review Panel

Serious Case Reviews (SCR) are undertaken when a child dies and abuse or neglect is known or suspected to be involved; or a child is seriously harmed and there is cause for concern as to the way in which agencies worked together to safeguard the child.

All relevant staff should be aware of when Serious Case Reviews are required or should be considered. Each SCR will have its own specific terms of reference defined.

• Organisational and management reviews are commissioned.
• An independent person compiles an overview report.
• The report is received and endorsed by the SCR panel.
• An action plan and recommendations are agreed.
• The Operations Group will monitor compliance with the action plan.
• Learning from a SCR should be disseminated in an appropriate manner.

Walsall’s latest Serious Case Review

• The Executive Summary (PDF 76KB)
• Overview Report (PDF 8MB)
• Multi Agency Action Plan (PDF 14KB)

This page was last updated on 20 January 2012