A serious case review has been launched into the death of 12-year-old Tia Sharp.
The schoolgirl's remains were found hidden at her grandmother Christine Sharp's home in New Addington, south London, last Friday, more than a week after she was reported missing.
Police hunting through bins during the search
Stuart Hazell, 37, her grandmother's partner, appeared in court yesterday charged with her murder.
Merton Council, which has responsibility for Mitcham, where Tia lived with her mother Natalie, said it was "standard procedure" to carry out a review.
Chief executive Ged Curran said: "Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those who knew Tia.
"The local safeguarding children board will now commission a serious case review, the standard procedure in a tragic case such as this. The review will be assisted by the police, health services and local authorities."
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