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.
Signatures
234
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 234/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 234/100,000
- 02 APR 2026Petition closedFinal total: 234 signatures
- 02 OCT 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
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.