A YORKSHIRE council has come under renewed criticism for failing to protect vulnerable children after a damning report revealed social workers “warmed” towards a father who was later jailed for violently shaking his infant son.

A senior social worker in north London described Baby P’s mother as “lovely” and assured her the toddler would not be taken away from her, an employment tribunal heard.

Ofsted has issued fresh guidance on how it deals with whistleblowers’ tip-offs about local authority safeguarding arrangements.

A Northamptonshire social worker has failed in an appeal against suspension by her profession for dishonesty.

Councils are being prevented from hiring vitally needed social workers from outside the European Union after the introduction of a temporary immigration cap.

FRESH allegations that dozens of children were abused at a notorious East Yorkshire care home have come to light and prompted a new police investigation.

A MAJOR shortage of social workers in Devon has led to a huge increase in the cost of employing temporary staff. Experts are concerned services could be affected if the situation continues.