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Debate between Edward Timpson and Barry Gardiner(10 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Timpson
In the light of the recent tragic case of Daniel Pelka, we look carefully at what we could learn from the serious case review. It seemed clear to us that the most important focus of our work had to be on understanding what went wrong and why, as opposed to trying to single out individuals at that stage of the investigation. We want everyone to prioritise the protection of children, whatever role they have, whether it is at the level of director of children’s services or working on the front line. We need to send out the message, “We are there to support you in your work, but where you need to be challenged, where there are basic practice failures, we will do so and make sure we put it right.”
Barry Gardiner (Brent North) (Lab)
4. What plans he has to ensure an adequate supply of primary school places; and if he will make a statement.