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Review Opportunities
Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnership seeks an independent reviewer for a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review
The Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnership requires an Independent Reviewer and Chairperson/Author for a safeguarding practice review. This follows a recent serious incident notification and subsequent Rapid Review which found complexity which was beyond the scope of the Rapid Review process and recommended a further, more in-depth review to fully understand and address issues raised.
This review will need to explore key lines of enquiry regarding multi-agency identification of, and assessment and responses to, neglect within a large and transient family, systemic challenges in safeguarding practice, including the need for shared assessment tools, better cross-boundary coordination, and culturally sensitive approaches.
The proposed timescale for completion is end of December 2025 with reporting to the partners January 2026. Final scheduling to be confirmed in consultation with Reviewer Chair/Author.
How to apply:
Please request the question sheet to apply for this review. A CV is not required.
Please express an initial interest in this opportunity by clicking here to send us a whats app message. We will send the question sheet to enable you to apply. You can also ask any questions and clarifications using the link as well.
The deadline for receipt of your application is midnight on 16th October.
Documents in support of your application will be received via our reviews inbox: [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
The bullet points above outline the the particular requirements for this review. Donna’s accompanying documents will also be submitted as she will have oversight of the review.
You are encouraged to apply using other examples of your written work. Donna's CV and published reviews will be sent with your application, as she has oversight of the work.
All Momentum members have access to the membership hub, which contains videos, templates & pdfs. Click here for details of the one to one mentoring upgrades offered by Donna. For admin questions contact [email protected].
New reviewers begin their independent review journey every day. Draw on the relevant experience you have from your background, the soft skills you can bring to this review & the vision you have for the review in question. A well crafted application with reference to the circumstances of the particular review is more relevant and desirable than a standard application designed for any review which references a bank of review experience.
Review Consulting is responsible for this work. You will receive an opening letter at the start of the review explaining what we need from you & when. For invoice queries please contact [email protected]
Watch the 3 workshops below in your membership hub under Momentum Bonus Training heading:
1. How to Craft Your Standout Review Application
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Donna Ohdedar
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast.
