Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Require child social service visits to be unannounced and include physical check

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

The law should require that social service visits for at-risk children be unannounced and must include a physical examination of the child to spot any bruising or signs of harm. They should be required by law to remain at the child’s place of residence until this has taken place.
I am saddened by the cases of children who have been abused and killed. The cruelty they suffered is beyond imagination.

Timeline

4 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
4 Mar 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 4 Sep 2023
Closed 4 Mar 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.