Lessons must be learned, says safeguarding chief

JANE Booth, chair of the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children’s Board, said: “On behalf of the Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Board and its partner agencies I wish to extend our condolences to [Charlotte Baron’s] family and friends.

“The serious case review we have published today clearly identifies the lessons that needed to be learned to improve practice when working with vulnerable teenagers and their families.

“The board will continue to monitor agency action plans to ensure these improvements are made.”