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<p>The department has committed to undertake a review into children in need, to understand
the needs of these vulnerable children.</p><p>Already, we are building an evidence
base, including to address a critical challenge around how far children in need are
currently supported through targeted and effective practice to reduce risk within
families and prevent harm from escalating. To this end, the department has invested
£6 million from the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme specifically to test
targeted support for children in need.</p><p>Work has been underway within the department
in order to scope the review, including through looking at the current evidence available
and speaking to professionals in children’s social care and schools, and other experts.</p><p>We
intend to complete this scoping exercise before beginning the review.</p><p> </p>
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