Member

Amendment 173, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, is on neglect. I agree that neglect is both an enormously difficult and an important area of work for children’s social care, and probably one where professionals and others need even more support to be able to identify it and to take mitigating actions. It is vital that children suffering neglect are identified and receive the support and protection they need. Protection from all forms of abuse, including neglect, is a key priority for the Government. Underpinning this is our commitment to an enduring reduction in the number of children living in poverty in this Parliament and as part of a 10-year strategy.