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Ofsted head praises quality of direct work under Covid but warns of pressures to come as referrals rise

‘Covid pressure cooker’ behind 20% rise in reports of serious harm to babies, says inspectorate head

Most families facing virtual family court hearings concerned about handling of their case, study finds

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Government launches review into council after auditors find repeated failure to control social care costs

Unaccompanied children held for ‘far too long’ at intake unit and some sent to adult centres, say inspectors

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Quarter of council heads predict not enough resource for spending needs by 2022
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