Trends of child protection investigations in England between 2010 and 2018:
- Child protection investigations more than doubled (increase 122% from 89,300 to 198,090 )
- Investigations not followed by child protection plan almost tripled from 45,020 to 129,320 (187% increase)
- Investigations less likely to lead to a child protection plan (rate fell from 50% in 2010 to 35% in 2018)
Source: Department for Education statistical returns