Consider how the authorities treated Shai Kang’s tragic mother before the murder – what will happen next?

Press secretary Sandwell Children’s Safeguarding Partnership told the Express & Star: “Our thoughts are with everyone who knew Shay.

“The Partnership has commissioned an independent review of local child protection practice (LCSPR) in line with our statutory duties to consider whether there are any learning opportunities arising from this tragic event.”

Shay’s mother, Jaskirat Kaur, 33, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, on Friday was sentenced to an indefinite stay in the hospital at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Prosecutor Sally Howes KC told the court that teachers at Brickhouse Primary School, officers from West Midlands Police and social workers from Sandwell Children’s Safeguarding Partnership had raised concerns about Shay and her mother.

Kaur banned her bubbly daughter from school before Christmas 2023, and delusional fears that the girl would be kidnapped caused Shay to miss seven months of school, regressing mentally and physically with no one to talk to at home.

The school requested a ‘safe and sound’ home visit from officers from West Midlands Police who noticed her paranoia and strongly advised her to see a GP about her mental health, unfortunately she ignored their advice. Social workers noticed Kaur’s paranoia, the house was shrouded in darkness during the day, and were told the parents feared for Shai’s safety.

However, the 10-year-old girl did not reach the threshold for further investigation of the risk to her. On March 4 this year, Kaur stabbed her daughter to death and left her body in her bed for 12 hours before calling the emergency services. Even days after the murder, Kaur’s mental delirium meant she told police she had “no regrets” about killing her daughter by stabbing her in the heart through the chest because it prevented her from “taking or adopting”.

Because Shay and her mother are known to authorities, a local review of child protection practices should be conducted to find out which agencies were involved and whether their staff followed the correct procedures that are in place to stop children from being killed in their own homes. .

An independent author will be appointed to observe the review and write the report. A period of focus on the review is agreed upon, known as the review period.

The Children’s Partnership website describes the process: “A CSPR panel is convened, made up of senior leaders from child/family organisations, who meet to review the work done by all agencies. The CSPR commission will meet with the author must ensure the quality of each version of the report as it is developed.

“International reflective training events will be held for direct practitioners/managers who have worked directly with the child and family. These interactive sessions will identify and celebrate good practice and areas for improvement – ​​each agency will be asked to identify how they can improve services for In future, practitioners can access support both within their own organization and through the business unit.”

The guidance added: “If parallel proceedings are not affected, family members will be invited to contribute to the review process and will be kept informed of progress and the publication of the report.”