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WetBandits · 28/08/2024 15:59

I’d much rather SS responded to all reports and did their due diligence by investigating (even if the subject of the report is rich and famous!) than ignore a referral and a single child at risk is missed.

Of course malicious reports are made, but the only way to sort out the malicious from the genuine is to investigate.

notatinydancer · 28/08/2024 15:59

Longfrock · 28/08/2024 15:45

Shouldn't we be glad that reports are made and followed up? If there's no concern, it's all good.

Not malicious calls. It takes away from those in real need.

Heedthaball · 28/08/2024 15:58

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Autumnalove · 28/08/2024 15:57

givemushypeasachance · 28/08/2024 15:42

You're unreasonable to link to a DM article that's for sure. A DM article that is just a re-hash of a piece Marina Fogle wrote for The Times.

The tl;dr and not clicking on the Fail version is: someone, apparently a neighbour, reported they were shouting at their children. Social services came by to speak to them about the concerns. The Fogles provided proof they were on holiday at the time so not even there. Social services closed the case. Malicious complaints happen.

I didn't link The Times article as it is behind a pay wall.

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Ponoka7 · 28/08/2024 15:55

Doesn't take much to make her tremble with fear. I agree with KA on letting her son do the trip. However when WC kids 15-18 get into bother the parents are instantly critised for not knowing were they are/what they are doing, so her reaction is exceptionally arrogant. We safeguard young adults, it's for all our benefit. I can remember 14/15 year olds homeless in the 80's and no-one cared. The investigation is part of a system that works to keep youngsters looked after.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 28/08/2024 15:52

No harm done I'm sure

Kinneddar · 28/08/2024 15:48

Big non event. SW followed up a call, found it was malicious, case closed.

Longfrock · 28/08/2024 15:45

Shouldn't we be glad that reports are made and followed up? If there's no concern, it's all good.

MrsTerryPratchett · 28/08/2024 15:43

Why on earth is this news?

givemushypeasachance · 28/08/2024 15:42

You're unreasonable to link to a DM article that's for sure. A DM article that is just a re-hash of a piece Marina Fogle wrote for The Times.

The tl;dr and not clicking on the Fail version is: someone, apparently a neighbour, reported they were shouting at their children. Social services came by to speak to them about the concerns. The Fogles provided proof they were on holiday at the time so not even there. Social services closed the case. Malicious complaints happen.

Babadook76 · 28/08/2024 15:42

I’ve seen people mention ss on here just for people suggesting they may leave their under 16 home alone for a night. It’s not a stretch to think that someone may phone ss when finding out about a child travelling through Europe without an adult. But the sounds of it the report came to nothing and was resolved over a phone call. I don’t think we can really comment on the other ss report as we obviously don’t know the details apart from the dates were potentially wrong