A mother whose obsession with 'tidy eating' caused the death of her badly malnourished toddler has revealed remorse at her way of life saying she now realises she was residing in a hazardous 'bubble'.

Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, 43, stated she now 'wanted she had actually done more research study about ... healthy diet plans' but was 'attempting to safeguard myself from all the bad things on the planet'.

She and her spouse Tai, 42, were imprisoned for a total of 44 years in December over the death of three year old Abiyah, whose remains were found buried in the back garden of their former Birmingham home.

The couple, both degree-educated, resided in squalor after turning their back on society, making it through only on fruit, nuts and seeds having established a 'kingdom' in which they lived under their own faith and laws.

They were found to have actually willfully ignored Abiyah by failing to supply him with adequate food and to required medical attention - prioritising their 'distorted system of beliefs' over his welfare.

A review by Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, published today, suggests health and social care workers and cops may have been put off challenging to couple's religions over fears of being seen as inequitable.

The report stated Abiyah became 'invisible and lost from professional view' following a lack of 'exploration or interest' by health visitors while the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 most likely contributed to the 'lack of follow-through activity'.

Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, 43, said it was now 'hard to accept that my technique did not lead to the best results for my kid and that it took the court process to take me out of that bubble'.

Tai, the 42-year-old kid of a previous Nigerian government authorities, was jailed for 24-and-a-half years at Coventry Crown Court in December after being convicted of causing the death of Abiyah, kid cruelty and perverting the course of justice. He declined to be spoken with for the review

Abiyah Yasharahyalah was found buried in the garden of the cpuple's previous home in Clarence Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

Abiyah's birth in 2016 was signed up however he was not seen by medics or experts after 2018 and his death in January 2020 went unnoticed. Officials just found the young boy had died almost three years later, after police were asked to perform a welfare check on the couple.

They admitted burying him in the garden after laying with his body for eight days in the hope he would be reincarnated.

When his remains were exhumed, he was discovered to have had serious malnutrition, rickets, anaemia and stunted development thanks to his limited diet. His rotting teeth were falling out and he had five fractures that would have caused terrible discomfort.

The review said the case demonstrated the need for 'specialists to be confident to ask questions about different cultures and belief systems without worry of being viewed as prejudiced'.

Abiyah was last seen by doctor in 2018 after which there was a 'disastrous deterioration in his health and well-being between that point and his death in early 2020 due to the terrible neglect by his moms and dads'. Report author Kevin Bell said the last months his life 'must have been unimaginably sad and unpleasant'.

Both the mom and daddy were said to be members of Royal Ahayah's Witness referred to as an 'unknown spiritual motion that has ties to Black Israelites and is based upon the belief that mainstream Christianity is developed to rule over the Black Community.'

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah envisioned leaving Coventry Crown Court

The indication on the front door of the couple's home in Birmingham

Pictures from inside the couple's home in Birmingham showing the they lived in

The review said their hostility towards those in authority triggered the focus of professionals to be 'diverted or distracted' from the kids's welfare while the couple's many name changes and aliases made it more challenging for companies to track and share info efficiently.
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It kept in mind that Abiyah 'was only ever seen by a little number of specialists during his life time, and for a restricted time just'.

According to records, he was seen by a health visitor in April 2016 soon after his birth, and the following month for a check-up.

There was some contact in 2018 with a local authority social employee in London and 4 check outs to a kids's centre in Birmingham, but the evaluation said: 'Records of these contacts and interactions are really minimal, strengthening that there was very little insight into (Abiyah's) presence, health or welfare.'

Abiyah's moms and dads' trial heard authorities went to the Clarence Road residential or commercial property in Handsworth three times, including in February 2018 when Abiyah lived.

The review specified that with regard to this see 'no information were recorded' about Abiyah, with his existence 'nearly invisible on review of records'.

Elsewhere, the evaluation noted 'no expedition or curiosity' from the health going to service, run by Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, about Abiyah's mom's desire for a home birth with no medical intervention.

In March 2020, health visitor records said it had actually been noted at a protecting conference that Abiyah had actually not been seen by them since his six-week assessment, with visits at the one and two-year marks given that his birth not attended.

He had actually likewise not received any regular immunisations. While a follow-up query was prepared, there was no record of why it never ever took place, although the evaluation stated that the coronavirus lockdown which started that year likely contributed.

The different authorities entering contact with the child's household revealed a 'general lack of understanding or evaluation of the moms and dads' belief systems', leading to an 'insufficient understanding about the effect on his care, the evaluation said.

It included that his moms and dads' behaviour 'frequently sidetracked or diverted expert attention' away from his safety and welfare.

The evaluation specified: 'Parental resistance of guidance, assistance or authority ultimately resulted in (Abiyah) becoming unnoticeable and lost from expert view.'

The report included reflections that while social workers had understood the household's culture and parents' beliefs and way of life, they appeared not to have considered 'with comprehensive interest' the effect on Abiyah's security and health and wellbeing, 'such as if certainly his overall needs were being met'.

Tai, the 42-year-old child of a previous Nigerian government authorities, was imprisoned for 24-and-a-half years at Coventry Crown Court in December while 43-year-old Naiyahmi received a 19-and-a-half-year sentence after being convicted of triggering the death of Abiyah, kid ruthlessness and perverting the course of justice.

Judge Mr Justice Wall stated the truth the couple had taken no photographs of the kid in the last 4 months of his life was 'a clear sign that you understood by then how sick he was'.

The judge informed them: 'Abiyah died as an outcome of your wilful neglect of him. He was significantly stunted in his growth - at almost 4 years of age, he was buried in the clothing of an 18-month-old. 'It is tough to envision an even worse case of disregard.'

Abiyah Yasharahyalah was believed to be aged around three when he died in early 2020

The couple shot themselves dancing with meat cleavers

As part of the review, the views of both moms and dads were sought. Tai refused to be spoken with however Yasharahyalah agreed informing the evaluation it was now 'hard to accept that my approach did not cause the very best results for my kid which it took the court process to take me out of that bubble'.

She said at the time, she did not believe Abiyah required aid with any health problem.

In a statement, James Thomas and Sue Harrison Co-Chairs of the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership, stated the evaluation had actually 'recognized crucial knowing'.

They said: 'Learning consists of companies working together collectively to safeguard kids who become 'out of sight' and working more successfully with households who find themselves on the fringes of society, assisting them to access assistance and stepping in where needed when children are at risk.

'Protecting children out of expert sight is a real challenge, offered the limitations of statutory powers to ensure all kids are routinely seen. Our Partnership has actually made this one of our leading strategic top priorities to make sure that we do everything we perhaps can to identify threat to those kids who run out sight.'

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An NSPCC spokesperson said: 'While the moms and dads of little Abiyah are ultimately accountable for his death, this evaluation brings into sharp focus why it is essential that specialists demonstrate curiosity and examination.
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'This means asking probing questions, enrolling and sharing info and carrying out quality evaluations to inform an understanding of the impact of the moms and dads' behaviour on the child.

'This is particularly tough when parents are unwilling and resistant to engage, which in this situation took the focus away from the safety of this little young boy until unfortunately it was far too late.

'Having the confidence to identify and know how to ask about ethnic background, cultural and belief associated behaviours, while keeping an open mind, can assist child protecting practitioners across companies construct much better relationships with households and recognize the effect and prospective risks to children.

'It is acknowledged that this and the other learning points raised by the evaluation have actually been taken on board by the organisations included and changes have actually been made to better protect children.'