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Measures in place to keep children safe in Gloucestershire after death of Daniel Pelka

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Measures in place to keep children safe in Gloucestershire after death of Daniel Pelka This is Gloucestershire --

THE story of tragic Daniel Pelka has been deeply disturbing and shocking in equal measure.

The four-year-old in Coventry died at the hands of his mother and stepfather who were sentenced yesterday.

Those working to keep children safe in the county have pledged to never let something similar happen here.

Polish couple Magdelena Luczak, 27, and Mariusz Krezolek, 34 were described as heartless 'monsters' during the nine-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court.

Both will spend a minimum of 30 years behind bars for the six months of abuse they inflicted that ultimately led to Daniel's death.

Police said the abuse had turned Daniel from a 'bright-eyed boy' to 'a broken bag of bones', weighing just 1st 7lbs.

A serious case review looking at what lessons can be learned from Daniel's death is under way.

Questions as to why police and social services were not informed when he turned up to school with bruising on his neck and two black eyes will have to be answered.

Shaun Kelly, head of safeguarding for Action for Children, a charity providing services across Gloucester and Stroud, has called on early intervention to prevent further tragedies.

"This is a deeply tragic case and it is always shocking to hear about cases of child cruelty like this," he said. "Sadly, the number of children dying at the hands of parents or carers has been consistent for many years.

"We also know that serious case reviews into these cases, to explore lessons that can be learnt, regularly identify similar issues. There is overwhelming evidence that early intervention is the most effective way to protect vulnerable children – and we want to see the Government and authorities giving it the priority it needs."

Roger Clayton, Independent Chair of the Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards at the county council, said: "Protecting children is an absolute priority for us. The Board supports and challenges all of the agencies that work with children in Gloucestershire, we are committed to doing all we can to keep them safe. We work hard to make sure we have the right people and the right systems in place to ensure children at risk are identified, monitored and protected as best we can, and this includes closely sharing information and best practice. We can't guarantee a case like that in Coventry will never happen in Gloucestershire – no authority can.

"Safeguarding is not just someone else's job – everyone in the local community has a role in keeping our children safe."

If you are worried about a child who you think might be being abused or neglected pick up the phone and ring the Children's Help Desk on 01452 426565. Reported by This is 1 day ago.

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