OFFICIAL STATISTICS- Serious incident notifications: 2025 to 2026

Written By Rachael Bishop

Annual statistics for England on serious incidents that involve death or serious harm to a child due to abuse or neglect, and any death of a looked-after child

This annual release contains statistics on serious incidents involving children that local authorities have notified to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. 

Notifiable serious incidents are those that involve death or serious harm to a child where abuse or neglect is known or suspected, and any death of a looked-after child.

Read the statistics here

Rachael Bishop
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