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Call for a Public Inquiry into Systemic Issues in Children’s Social Care

Submitted by Fiona Wells on Monday 21st April 2025

Published on Friday 20th June 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 20th December 2025

Signatures: 1,351

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Biased ~ Broad ~ Child ~ Children ~ Context ~ Dignity ~ Diversity ~ Families ~ Inquiry ~ Lack ~ narrow ~ Public inquiry ~ Range ~ Reported ~ Respect ~ Social care ~ Social Workers ~ society ~ Values

Petition Action

Call for a Public Inquiry into Systemic Issues in Children’s Social Care

Petition Details

Some families report treatment received from social workers during assessments (etc) is often punitive, blame-based, & shaped by narratives that are narrow, biased, oppressive, & lack context. We feel assessments frequently fail to reflect the full circumstances.

Additional Information

We want an inquiry to assess if families feel practice aligns with ethical values & if practice is genuinely child & family-centred, & if families feel they are treated with dignity & respect. We want further consideration given to whether services are causing harm. Are children & families receiving the right care/ respect from social care professionals? The inquiry should consider the experiences of a broad and diverse range of parents, carers/ family types, & examine the wider social & financial impacts on families and society.


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