Closed petition Review use of the '"Child in Need" label by social workers & local authorities

We think the government should have a full, urgent review of how safeguarding applies to disabled children. We want respect and compassion for parent carers doing their best under impossible circumstances.

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We also want:
- Clear differentiation between "Child in Need" (CIN) due to disability and CIN due to harm.
- Recognition of systemic and institutional failures as potential safeguarding concerns.

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234 signatures

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Date closed 2 April 2026
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