National review into child sexual abuse within the family environment

The letter from the Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel announces a review into child sexual abuse within the family environment.

It gives details including:

• why the panel has announced a national review
• when it started
• who is carrying it out
• what it aims to achieve

The terms of reference set out the:

• main areas of investigation
• requirement to recommend local and national safeguarding practice improvements
• expected publication date

The Secretary of State for Education’s letter welcomes the terms of reference.

View the letter and terms of reference here.