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Saturday, 20 December 2008
Freed babysitter's jail torment (BBC News)
From the moment she was convicted of child murder babysitter Suzanne Holdsworth was mentally abused and taunted in jail. But the 38-year-old does not blame her fellow inmates for their treatment of her during the three years she was locked up for the killing of two-year-old Kyle Fisher. Speaking to the BBC by telephone from prison, she said: "When I went in I was abused and called a 'nonce'. "I would go back to my cell and cry and cry and cry. "But I can't fault people, I would have been exactly the same. They thought I was a murderer. "But I was innocent and had done nothing wrong." Ms Holdsworth's nightmare began in 2004 when she was looking after Kyle, the son of her teenage neighbour Clare Fisher. Ms Holdsworth was caring for him at her home in Hartlepool when he suffered a fit.During her 999 call she said the youngster's eyes were rolling and he had gone floppy. But the police insisted the former supermarket worker had battered Kyle's head against the banister in her home in Millpool Close in a bout of rage. In March 2005, a jury agreed with the prosecution case and Ms Holdsworth was given a life sentence and told she would spend at least 10 years behind bars.
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Mistakes that convicted innocent babysitter (BBC Newsnight)
Look at Kyle Fisher's right eye. Behind his drooping eye was a damaged brain. Look at his head. It was abnormally big. Babysitter Suzanne Holdsworth - free today after a retrial - spent three years in prison after she was convicted in 2005 of murdering Kyle because of this simple logic: Kyle was essentially healthy, then he was killed. The simple logic was wrong - Kyle's brain had five separate disorders - and that mistake led to a terrible miscarriage of justice. That miscarriage only became clear when Newsnight reported on it a year ago when Ms Holdsworth was still in prison, and was only righted when a jury at Teesside Crown Court found her not guilty. After Ms Holdsworth, 38, was convicted in 2005, Cleveland Police boasted of "a relentless investigation" led by Det Supt Tony Hutchinson, the now retired "super cop" who nailed "canoe man" John Darwin. Far from being relentless, too many things that should have been investigated properly were not investigated. Ms Holdsworth was alleged to have smashed Kyle's head against the banister at her home. But there was no visible blood, no hair, no skin on the banister, and no DNA test was carried out. The accused's partner, Lee Spencer, who has stuck by her throughout, told me: "They didn't do a DNA test on the alleged murder weapon. "I'm no Sherlock Holmes, I drive a cement mixer, but what kind of investigation was that?" Earlier injury The babysitter said in her frantic 999 call that Kyle was suffering from a fit - and never changed her story. Home Office pathologist James Sunter, now dead, reported after the toddler's death in July 2004 that Kyle's brain was essentially normal - one of eight findings he got wrong.
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Babysitter not guilty of murder (BBC News)
A babysitter who spent three years in prison for the murder of a neighbour's two-year-old son has been found not guilty at a retrial. Suzanne Holdsworth had been accused of banging Kyle Fisher's head against a banister in Hartlepool in July 2004. Ms Holdsworth, 38, now of Boggart Hill Drive, Leeds, was convicted in 2005. However, doubts were raised about her conviction by journalist John Sweeney in a report for BBC Newsnight and the conviction was quashed in May. The jury at the retrial at Teesside Crown Court deliberated for two days before returning the not guilty verdict. The mother-of-two was originally convicted of the murder in March 2005 and jailed for life.She was released from prison earlier this year after serving three years. During Ms Holdsworth's original trial she was accused of repeatedly banging Kyle's head against a wooden banister with as much force as a 60mph crash after losing her temper.
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Thursday, 18 December 2008
Babysitter not guilty of murder (BBC News)
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A babysitter who spent three years in prison for the murder of a neighbour's two-year-old son has been found not guilty at a retrial.
Suzanne Holdsworth had been accused of banging Kyle Fisher's head against a banister in Hartlepool in July 2004.
Ms Holdsworth, 38, now of Boggart Hill Drive, Leeds, was convicted in 2005.
However, doubts were raised about her conviction by journalist John Sweeney in a report for BBC Newsnight and the conviction was quashed in May.
The jury at the retrial at Teesside Crown Court deliberated for two days before returning the not guilty verdict.
The mother-of-two was originally convicted of the murder in March 2005 and jailed for life.
She was released from prison earlier this year after serving three years.
During Ms Holdsworth's original trial she was accused of repeatedly banging Kyle's head against a wooden banister with as much force as a 60mph crash after losing her temper.
The Newsnight programme interviewed leading neuro-pathologist Dr Wainey Squier who later gave evidence for the defence in the retrial.
She said it was "unlikely" Kyle had suffered a massive blow to the head.
'Terrible experience'
Standing next to Ms Holdsworth outside the court on Thursday, her partner Lee Spencer said: "This case has always been about Kyle, who was a loving child, a little boy, who Suzanne's always loved and helped look after.
"We know his family deeply loved him and miss him.
"Sadly we now know that he had some bad medical features that led to his sudden collapse and death.
"We hope that this knowledge will help his family come to terms with his death. "This has been a terrible experience for Suzanne and our family and we now just want to try and pick up the pieces of our lives together."
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A babysitter who spent three years in prison for the murder of a neighbour's two-year-old son has been found not guilty at a retrial.
Suzanne Holdsworth had been accused of banging Kyle Fisher's head against a banister in Hartlepool in July 2004.
Ms Holdsworth, 38, now of Boggart Hill Drive, Leeds, was convicted in 2005.
However, doubts were raised about her conviction by journalist John Sweeney in a report for BBC Newsnight and the conviction was quashed in May.
The jury at the retrial at Teesside Crown Court deliberated for two days before returning the not guilty verdict.
The mother-of-two was originally convicted of the murder in March 2005 and jailed for life.
She was released from prison earlier this year after serving three years.
During Ms Holdsworth's original trial she was accused of repeatedly banging Kyle's head against a wooden banister with as much force as a 60mph crash after losing her temper.
The Newsnight programme interviewed leading neuro-pathologist Dr Wainey Squier who later gave evidence for the defence in the retrial.
She said it was "unlikely" Kyle had suffered a massive blow to the head.
'Terrible experience'
Standing next to Ms Holdsworth outside the court on Thursday, her partner Lee Spencer said: "This case has always been about Kyle, who was a loving child, a little boy, who Suzanne's always loved and helped look after.
"We know his family deeply loved him and miss him.
"Sadly we now know that he had some bad medical features that led to his sudden collapse and death.
"We hope that this knowledge will help his family come to terms with his death. "This has been a terrible experience for Suzanne and our family and we now just want to try and pick up the pieces of our lives together."
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Thursday, 11 December 2008
Social services shake-up proposed (ITV News)
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Social services are set to be shaken up in the wake of the Baby P and Shannon Matthews cases.
Schools Secretary Ed Balls said £200 million is being pumped into a new fund to bring education, health and children's services under one roof.
The fund will allow children and families to access the services they need simply, and encourage agencies to work closer together.
Mr Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson will also formally announce the creation of a new task force to look at every aspect of social work, including leadership.
Ministers want to see future chiefs of local authority children's services gain experience in both schools and social work before they are appointed.
Training schemes will be changed, with more emphasis on "on-the-job" learning and the introduction of a new "qualifying year" in which new staff will get hands-on experience before they qualify fully.
The proposals come after Haringey social services in north London was severely criticised in a damning report into the death of 17-month-old Baby P, who suffered appalling abuse at the hands of his mother, her boyfriend and their lodger.
The council's leader and cabinet member for children resigned while the director of children's services, Sharon Shoesmith, was sacked on Monday.
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Social services are set to be shaken up in the wake of the Baby P and Shannon Matthews cases.
Schools Secretary Ed Balls said £200 million is being pumped into a new fund to bring education, health and children's services under one roof.
The fund will allow children and families to access the services they need simply, and encourage agencies to work closer together.
Mr Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson will also formally announce the creation of a new task force to look at every aspect of social work, including leadership.
Ministers want to see future chiefs of local authority children's services gain experience in both schools and social work before they are appointed.
Training schemes will be changed, with more emphasis on "on-the-job" learning and the introduction of a new "qualifying year" in which new staff will get hands-on experience before they qualify fully.
The proposals come after Haringey social services in north London was severely criticised in a damning report into the death of 17-month-old Baby P, who suffered appalling abuse at the hands of his mother, her boyfriend and their lodger.
The council's leader and cabinet member for children resigned while the director of children's services, Sharon Shoesmith, was sacked on Monday.
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Baby P report Whistle Blower (ITV This Morning)
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"Devastating findings", "a failure to talk directly to children at risk" and "Deep-rooted and fundamental failures."These are just some of the comments made by the Children's Secretary Ed Balls over the damning independent report on the handling of the case of Baby P.In its wake, Haringey's Social Services Chief Sharon Shoesmith was removed from her post, whilst Haringey Council leader George Meehan and Cabinet Member for children and young people Liz Santry resigned.Key failingsThe key failings highlighted in the report include:- Failure to identify children at immediate risk of harm and to act on evidence. This included a failure to talk to children believed to be at risk.- Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination.-Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information.- Insufficient supervision by senior management.ActionAction to be taken includes:- A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March.- Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country.- More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had inadequate serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
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"Devastating findings", "a failure to talk directly to children at risk" and "Deep-rooted and fundamental failures."These are just some of the comments made by the Children's Secretary Ed Balls over the damning independent report on the handling of the case of Baby P.In its wake, Haringey's Social Services Chief Sharon Shoesmith was removed from her post, whilst Haringey Council leader George Meehan and Cabinet Member for children and young people Liz Santry resigned.Key failingsThe key failings highlighted in the report include:- Failure to identify children at immediate risk of harm and to act on evidence. This included a failure to talk to children believed to be at risk.- Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination.-Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information.- Insufficient supervision by senior management.ActionAction to be taken includes:- A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March.- Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country.- More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had inadequate serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
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Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Calls for review of children's care (ITV News)
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Children's services look set to be closely monitored following the failings over the Baby P scandal.
Ofsted inspectors have called for changes to the way most serious incidents of abuse are investigated, after reporting a third of serious case reviews were inadequate.
Chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: "Too many opportunities are missed and too many vulnerable children are still being let down by the system designed to protect them.
"Action is needed to stop children falling through the gaps between agencies. This is not a new message - but one which must be heard and acted upon with real urgency."
Three senior staff at Haringey Council have been suspended after an inspectors' report into the sufferings of Baby P, including Sharon Shoesmith, the director of children's services.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said an independent report has painted a "devastating and damning" picture of failings by the north London local authority over the horrific death of the 17-month-old boy in August last year.
Earlier, the council's head, George Meehan, and its Cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry, both quit their jobs in light of "devastating" findings by inspectors into the council.
The removal of Ms Shoesmith and both resignations come three weeks after a trial found 17-month-old Baby P died at the hands of his mother, 27, her lover, 32, and their 36-year-old lodger, Jason Owen.
The tot died in his blood-spattered cot after suffering more than 50 injuries. He had a broken back, eight fractured ribs and had swallowed one of his teeth after being hit in the face.
This was despite being on the child protection register and having been seen more than 60 times by heath and social workers during his short life.
Mr Balls said people who deal with children's safety must be "accountable". He said he had ordered a new serious case review into Baby P's death, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March.
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Children's services look set to be closely monitored following the failings over the Baby P scandal.
Ofsted inspectors have called for changes to the way most serious incidents of abuse are investigated, after reporting a third of serious case reviews were inadequate.
Chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: "Too many opportunities are missed and too many vulnerable children are still being let down by the system designed to protect them.
"Action is needed to stop children falling through the gaps between agencies. This is not a new message - but one which must be heard and acted upon with real urgency."
Three senior staff at Haringey Council have been suspended after an inspectors' report into the sufferings of Baby P, including Sharon Shoesmith, the director of children's services.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said an independent report has painted a "devastating and damning" picture of failings by the north London local authority over the horrific death of the 17-month-old boy in August last year.
Earlier, the council's head, George Meehan, and its Cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry, both quit their jobs in light of "devastating" findings by inspectors into the council.
The removal of Ms Shoesmith and both resignations come three weeks after a trial found 17-month-old Baby P died at the hands of his mother, 27, her lover, 32, and their 36-year-old lodger, Jason Owen.
The tot died in his blood-spattered cot after suffering more than 50 injuries. He had a broken back, eight fractured ribs and had swallowed one of his teeth after being hit in the face.
This was despite being on the child protection register and having been seen more than 60 times by heath and social workers during his short life.
Mr Balls said people who deal with children's safety must be "accountable". He said he had ordered a new serious case review into Baby P's death, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March.
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Monday, 1 December 2008
Damning verdict over Baby P case (BBC News)
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Six people have been suspended on full pay from Haringey Council after a damning inspectors' report into the case of Baby P.
Sharon Shoesmith, head of children's services at Haringey Council in London, was removed from her post.
Council leader George Meehan and the cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry have also resigned.
The 17-month-old boy died despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times.
The boy's mother has pleaded guilty and her boyfriend and a lodger have been convicted of charges relating to the baby's death.
Councillor Lorna Reith, deputy leader of Haringey Council, confirmed a director, a deputy director, a senior team manager and three social workers had been suspended on full pay.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said the findings of the independent inquiry into the failings of the local authority over Baby P were "devastating".
He announced new leadership in Haringey children's services and said a new serious case review would be carried out into Baby P's death.
The inspectors' report delivered a "damning verdict on the current management of safeguarding in Haringey", he said.
One of the factors that was most troubling, Mr Balls added, was the "failure to talk directly to children at risk".
The key failings highlighted include:
· Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination
· Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information
· Insufficient supervision by senior management
Action to be taken includes:
· A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March
· Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country
· More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had "inadequate" serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
Mr Balls announced new leadership would be introduced in Haringey's social services, with Hampshire County Council's John Coughlan immediately replacing Ms Shoesmith.
He added if he was not satisfied that there was significant progress in improving the department he would not hesitate to step in again.
Mr Meehan and Ms Santry expressed deep sadness at the death of Baby P acknowledging their responsibility in the case.
Mr Meehan said: "The reasons for my resignation are matters of personal honour and local responsibility.
"I am acutely aware of my accountability to people in Haringey.
Ms Santry said: "I am the accountable lead member and I accept that accountability and take my full share of responsibility.
"We have a hard task ahead to rebuild confidence in Haringey's child protection services."
Ms Reith said the change in leadership was necessary and it showed how seriously the council was taking the report's recommendations.
'Very worrying'
The Metropolitan Police welcomed the report.
In a statement, they said although their management was good: "We are not complacent and will fully support the new serious case review.
"Police in Haringey and across the Met want children to be safe."
The chief inspector of Ofsted - one of the agencies involved in the report - said the findings were "very worrying".
Christine Gilbert told the BBC: "You had very committed hard-working people working in different services, social care, health police and so on but working in parallel not really talking well enough to one another."
The report looked into the roles of health service, social workers and the police in the case.
Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago, after saying it was clear mistakes had been made and that those responsible would be held accountable.
The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back.If Your an Adult or Child and Have Problems with Social Services, Please Visit http://www.stopinjusticenow.com/help/
Six people have been suspended on full pay from Haringey Council after a damning inspectors' report into the case of Baby P.
Sharon Shoesmith, head of children's services at Haringey Council in London, was removed from her post.
Council leader George Meehan and the cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry have also resigned.
The 17-month-old boy died despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times.
The boy's mother has pleaded guilty and her boyfriend and a lodger have been convicted of charges relating to the baby's death.
Councillor Lorna Reith, deputy leader of Haringey Council, confirmed a director, a deputy director, a senior team manager and three social workers had been suspended on full pay.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said the findings of the independent inquiry into the failings of the local authority over Baby P were "devastating".
He announced new leadership in Haringey children's services and said a new serious case review would be carried out into Baby P's death.
The inspectors' report delivered a "damning verdict on the current management of safeguarding in Haringey", he said.
One of the factors that was most troubling, Mr Balls added, was the "failure to talk directly to children at risk".
The key failings highlighted include:
· Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination
· Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information
· Insufficient supervision by senior management
Action to be taken includes:
· A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March
· Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country
· More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had "inadequate" serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
Mr Balls announced new leadership would be introduced in Haringey's social services, with Hampshire County Council's John Coughlan immediately replacing Ms Shoesmith.
He added if he was not satisfied that there was significant progress in improving the department he would not hesitate to step in again.
Mr Meehan and Ms Santry expressed deep sadness at the death of Baby P acknowledging their responsibility in the case.
Mr Meehan said: "The reasons for my resignation are matters of personal honour and local responsibility.
"I am acutely aware of my accountability to people in Haringey.
Ms Santry said: "I am the accountable lead member and I accept that accountability and take my full share of responsibility.
"We have a hard task ahead to rebuild confidence in Haringey's child protection services."
Ms Reith said the change in leadership was necessary and it showed how seriously the council was taking the report's recommendations.
'Very worrying'
The Metropolitan Police welcomed the report.
In a statement, they said although their management was good: "We are not complacent and will fully support the new serious case review.
"Police in Haringey and across the Met want children to be safe."
The chief inspector of Ofsted - one of the agencies involved in the report - said the findings were "very worrying".
Christine Gilbert told the BBC: "You had very committed hard-working people working in different services, social care, health police and so on but working in parallel not really talking well enough to one another."
The report looked into the roles of health service, social workers and the police in the case.
Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago, after saying it was clear mistakes had been made and that those responsible would be held accountable.
The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back.If Your an Adult or Child and Have Problems with Social Services, Please Visit http://www.stopinjusticenow.com/help/
Six suspended after Baby P report (BBC News)
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Six people have been suspended on full pay from Haringey Council after a damning inspectors' report into the case of Baby P.
Sharon Shoesmith, head of children's services at Haringey Council in London, was removed from her post.
Council leader George Meehan and the cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry have also resigned.
The 17-month-old boy died despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times.
The boy's mother has pleaded guilty and her boyfriend and a lodger have been convicted of charges relating to the baby's death.
Councillor Lorna Reith, deputy leader of Haringey Council, confirmed a director, a deputy director, a senior team manager and three social workers had been suspended on full pay.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said the findings of the independent inquiry into the failings of the local authority over Baby P were "devastating".
He announced new leadership in Haringey children's services and said a new serious case review would be carried out into Baby P's death.
The inspectors' report delivered a "damning verdict on the current management of safeguarding in Haringey", he said.
One of the factors that was most troubling, Mr Balls added, was the "failure to talk directly to children at risk".
The key failings highlighted include:
· Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination
· Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information
· Insufficient supervision by senior management
Action to be taken includes:
· A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March
· Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country
· More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had "inadequate" serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
Mr Balls announced new leadership would be introduced in Haringey's social services, with Hampshire County Council's John Coughlan immediately replacing Ms Shoesmith.
He added if he was not satisfied that there was significant progress in improving the department he would not hesitate to step in again.
Mr Meehan and Ms Santry expressed deep sadness at the death of Baby P acknowledging their responsibility in the case.
Mr Meehan said: "The reasons for my resignation are matters of personal honour and local responsibility.
"I am acutely aware of my accountability to people in Haringey.
Ms Santry said: "I am the accountable lead member and I accept that accountability and take my full share of responsibility.
"We have a hard task ahead to rebuild confidence in Haringey's child protection services."
Ms Reith said the change in leadership was necessary and it showed how seriously the council was taking the report's recommendations.
'Very worrying'
The Metropolitan Police welcomed the report.
In a statement, they said although their management was good: "We are not complacent and will fully support the new serious case review.
"Police in Haringey and across the Met want children to be safe."
The chief inspector of Ofsted - one of the agencies involved in the report - said the findings were "very worrying".
Christine Gilbert told the BBC: "You had very committed hard-working people working in different services, social care, health police and so on but working in parallel not really talking well enough to one another."
The report looked into the roles of health service, social workers and the police in the case.
Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago, after saying it was clear mistakes had been made and that those responsible would be held accountable.
The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back.
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Six people have been suspended on full pay from Haringey Council after a damning inspectors' report into the case of Baby P.
Sharon Shoesmith, head of children's services at Haringey Council in London, was removed from her post.
Council leader George Meehan and the cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry have also resigned.
The 17-month-old boy died despite being on the child protection register and being seen by professionals 60 times.
The boy's mother has pleaded guilty and her boyfriend and a lodger have been convicted of charges relating to the baby's death.
Councillor Lorna Reith, deputy leader of Haringey Council, confirmed a director, a deputy director, a senior team manager and three social workers had been suspended on full pay.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said the findings of the independent inquiry into the failings of the local authority over Baby P were "devastating".
He announced new leadership in Haringey children's services and said a new serious case review would be carried out into Baby P's death.
The inspectors' report delivered a "damning verdict on the current management of safeguarding in Haringey", he said.
One of the factors that was most troubling, Mr Balls added, was the "failure to talk directly to children at risk".
The key failings highlighted include:
· Agencies acting in isolation from one another without effective co-ordination
· Poor gathering, recording and sharing of information
· Insufficient supervision by senior management
Action to be taken includes:
· A new serious case review to be undertaken into the death of Baby P, with an executive summary to be published by the end of March
· Education watchdog Ofsted to carry out unannounced annual inspections of children's services across the country
· More action to be taken at those authorities in England which have had "inadequate" serious case reviews, to see if they have made improvements.
Mr Balls announced new leadership would be introduced in Haringey's social services, with Hampshire County Council's John Coughlan immediately replacing Ms Shoesmith.
He added if he was not satisfied that there was significant progress in improving the department he would not hesitate to step in again.
Mr Meehan and Ms Santry expressed deep sadness at the death of Baby P acknowledging their responsibility in the case.
Mr Meehan said: "The reasons for my resignation are matters of personal honour and local responsibility.
"I am acutely aware of my accountability to people in Haringey.
Ms Santry said: "I am the accountable lead member and I accept that accountability and take my full share of responsibility.
"We have a hard task ahead to rebuild confidence in Haringey's child protection services."
Ms Reith said the change in leadership was necessary and it showed how seriously the council was taking the report's recommendations.
'Very worrying'
The Metropolitan Police welcomed the report.
In a statement, they said although their management was good: "We are not complacent and will fully support the new serious case review.
"Police in Haringey and across the Met want children to be safe."
The chief inspector of Ofsted - one of the agencies involved in the report - said the findings were "very worrying".
Christine Gilbert told the BBC: "You had very committed hard-working people working in different services, social care, health police and so on but working in parallel not really talking well enough to one another."
The report looked into the roles of health service, social workers and the police in the case.
Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago, after saying it was clear mistakes had been made and that those responsible would be held accountable.
The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back.
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Report delivered on Baby P death (ITV News)
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Inspectors have handed ministers their report into the council criticised over Baby P's death.
Social workers at Haringey Council in north London are under pressure after the little boy was killed while on the child protection register.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls ordered an urgent review of the local authority's child welfare services at the end of the trial of those responsible last month.
Mr Balls and Children's Minister Beverley Hughes will make a statement responding to the report at 2pm, the Department for Children, Schools and Families said.
Mr Balls asked the inspectors to provide him with a first report on their findings by the beginning of December.
He has pledged to publish the document, although he will consider its contents before deciding whether to do so now or at a later date.
Mr Balls may ask the inspectors - from Ofsted, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary - to investigate particular issues at Haringey in more detail.
Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case.
While refusing to criticise any individual professionals involved in the tragedy, Mr Balls has emphasised the need for "accountability" where there are failures.
He said an independent serious case review had raised "serious concerns" about the wider management of child protection services in Haringey.
Baby P was 17 months old when he died in a blood-splattered cot in August last year.
He had suffered more than 50 injuries at the hands of his mother, 27, her boyfriend, 32, and their lodger, Jason Owen, 36, despite 60 contacts with the authorities over eight months.
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Inspectors have handed ministers their report into the council criticised over Baby P's death.
Social workers at Haringey Council in north London are under pressure after the little boy was killed while on the child protection register.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls ordered an urgent review of the local authority's child welfare services at the end of the trial of those responsible last month.
Mr Balls and Children's Minister Beverley Hughes will make a statement responding to the report at 2pm, the Department for Children, Schools and Families said.
Mr Balls asked the inspectors to provide him with a first report on their findings by the beginning of December.
He has pledged to publish the document, although he will consider its contents before deciding whether to do so now or at a later date.
Mr Balls may ask the inspectors - from Ofsted, the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary - to investigate particular issues at Haringey in more detail.
Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case.
While refusing to criticise any individual professionals involved in the tragedy, Mr Balls has emphasised the need for "accountability" where there are failures.
He said an independent serious case review had raised "serious concerns" about the wider management of child protection services in Haringey.
Baby P was 17 months old when he died in a blood-splattered cot in August last year.
He had suffered more than 50 injuries at the hands of his mother, 27, her boyfriend, 32, and their lodger, Jason Owen, 36, despite 60 contacts with the authorities over eight months.
If Your an Adult or Child and Have Problems with Social Services, Please Visit http://www.stopinjusticenow.com/help/
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