Who were Babies L, M and N?
L, a baby girl, died at 12 weeks old on 18th December 2021 and N, a baby boy, died at 11 weeks old on 28th November 2021; both died in their respective parent’s care. Baby M sustained a fractured arm at 6 weeks old on 9th December 2021 whilst also in the care of his parents and is now in Local Authority (LA) foster care. All three babies were subject to Pre-Birth Assessments and had been open to Social Care under Child in Need processes. At the time of death, baby Ls case had recently closed to Social Care, baby M and N were open cases with plans for closure.