Legally Kidnapped
Saturday, March 14, 2009
'Step change' in social work needed (Lord Laming Report) (ITV News)
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The real priorities of child protection
There will inevitably be an element of déjà vu about today's report by Lord Laming into child protection services in England.
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No reference to Baby P in child protection report
LORD Laming today revealed the findings of his report into national child protection methods ordered in the wake of the Baby P tragedy.
Many of the recommendations focused on the personnel in social services and training schemes in place.
But surprisingly there were no specific references to Haringey Borough Council - despite the fact the report was ordered by government minister Ed Balls in response to the nationwide fallout from the Baby P case last year.
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Reaction: child protection report
Lord Laming's review into child protection in England has called for a step change in the social work profession.
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Council child agreements 'naive'
Swansea Council has been condemned for "naive" informal agreements to protect children from abuse, according to a leaked report seen by BBC Wales.
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'Long way to go' for county's child protection service
Improvements are being made in West Sussex County Council's child protection service - which has been strongly criticised by the Ombudsman - but there is 'still a long way to go,' a County Hall meeting was told.
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Note: They are making mountains out of mole hills regarding the Lord Laming report.
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Child services to be retrained in hidden family risks after Baby P review
Ed Balls promises intensive courses after shortcomings revealed by deaths of children under care of social workers
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Profile: Lord Laming
The name Lord Laming has long been associated with social services, and in particular child protection, issues in Britain.
Many would first link his name with inquiries into the implications of the notorious Victoria Climbie and Baby P cases.
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Laming report: index of recommendations
Lord Laming published The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report on 12 March 2009. The report, which was warmly welcomed by children's services and social work leaders, made 58 recommendations. These are all summarised below.
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