Staff to be taught to see sex as a natural part of life for older and disabled people, by Sue Learner

Judges back employment tribunal decision that Haringey council acted reasonably in dismissing Maria Ward and Gillie Christou

BASW has said that difficult questions remain about the approach taken to staff involved in the Baby Peter Connelly case, following today’s decision by the Court of Appeal to reject a claim of unfair dismissal brought by two of the boy’s social workers against Haringey Council.

Research from Skills for Care reveals the economic contribution of the sector; the challenge now is to recruit, train and retain staff, by Sharon Allen