Spike in child abuse

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2020

Ofsted’s chief inspector has warned of an increase in the number of child injuries and deaths uncovered by local authorities since the onset of the pandemic.

Speaking at the National Children and Adults Services (NCAS) conference today, Amanda Spielman said: ‘We must all be alive to this hidden danger.’

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