Children
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Adoption practice remains strong but regional agencies struggling to recruit and retain social workers

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Deprivation of liberty: the legacy of Cheshire West, 10 years on

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
‘Massive’ cut in care population is key success measure for DfE reforms, says chief social worker

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
One in nine councils granted emergency support to balance books

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Councils employing record number of children’s social workers on back of 25% recruitment boost
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