Too many children are abused because social work departments fail to protect them, a report is expected to say.
Lord Laming's review was commissioned by the government after the brutal death of 17-month-old Baby P in Haringey, north London.
Lord Laming's review was commissioned by the government after the brutal death of 17-month-old Baby P in Haringey, north London.
It will recommend how best to improve child protection across England.
Ahead of its publication, Children's Secretary Ed Balls will announce a new training regime for senior children's services managers. Child protection has been under the microscope since details of Baby P's case came to light.
The toddler died in August 2007 having suffered months of abuse, despite being seen 60 times by various professionals, including doctors and social workers.
Social workers do a vital but tough job, often under difficult circumstances - but there are real challenges around leadership, retention and career progression =Ed Balls
Lord Laming has already prompted one major reform of England's child protection system - with his inquiry into the horrific death of Victoria Climbie in the same borough four years ago.
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