Episode 15: How did Abiyah’s death go undiscovered for 2 years?

The body of Abiyah Yasharahyalah lay undiscovered in the back garden of a house in Birmingham for two years. His post-mortem was inconclusive however at the time of his death, Abiyah was suffering from several serious health conditions. His parents have subsequently been jailed for their part in his death.  Last month, in June 2025, Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership released the Child Safeguarding Practice Review into the circumstances around his life and death. This episode of R.I.S.E brings you the key findings. 

Learning themes include:

-Working with parents who live an alternative lifestyle/wish to live ‘off-grid’

-Working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic landscape and having the confidence to ask questions 

-The critical role of assessments 

-The importance of relationship-based practice

-Remaining child focused throughout work and assessments 

-Enhancing access and awareness of universal services particularly to families who wish to live alternative lifestyles/’off grid’