This is a new daily round-up of interesting items we've spotted on issues around children's social care.
Dean Ashton, Cornwall's corporate director for children, schools and families, has resigned in anticipation of a damning report from Ofsted due to come out next week.
Amid the shock and outrage surrounding the recent sexual abuse case in Plymouth - where nursery worker Vanessa George was found to have abused children in her care - it's inevitable that questions will be asked about how we safeguard children from such abusers. If indeed we can. After all, George had passed all security checks, had no criminal record and was well-liked and trusted by parents and staff.
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