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‘Little evidence’ Signs of Safety improves practice or children’s outcomes, finds pilot evaluation What Works chief says local authorities considering adopting practice model used by two-thirds of councils should pause for thought, however consultancy behind model say evaluation results reflect implementation problems Photo: Fotolia/aquarious83men There is “little evidence” that the Signs of Safety (SofS) model – used in some form by two-thirds of English councils – leads to better social work practice or reduced risks to children. One of the researchers – the head of What Works for Children’s Social Care – said the findings should give councils considering adopting SofS pause for thought, however MTM said they reflected problems of implementation, rather than with the model itself.

Andrew turnellJenny colesMichael sandersTerry murphyMunro turnell murphyEileen munroDepartment for educationAssociation of directors children servicesKing college london mary baginskyMunro turnellWhat worksSocial careCollege londonMary baginskyProfessor eileen munroWestern australia