However, conducting assessments of disabled children’s needs only through a child protection lens, rather than a support lens, can lead to the stigmatisation of carers and the failure to provide adequate support to children who might need it. The government must work with local authorities to ensure the single statutory guidance clearly sets out how to effectively conduct assessments, with expected practice standards for supporting all disabled children, striking the correct and consistent balance between child protection and support. (Recommendation, Paragraph 63) 99