In May, Berthe Climbie, whose eight-year-old daughter died in a shocking tale of neglect, spoke of her fears that lessons hadn’t been learned…

TWO Haringey social workers and a lawyer have been given written warnings over their role in the death of Baby P but no council employee will be sacked, it emerged today.

A Cumbrian nursing home has received a damning report from inspectors, saying it is putting old folk “at risk.” They gave Barrock Court, at Low Hesket, a no-star rating following a surprise visit and told bosses they must take action to improve services.

Ministers have added social workers to the list of professions where migrants will not be barred from taking up positions. The Home Office has announced that social workers will be added to the shortage occupation list of jobs for which there are not enough resident workers, until at least next March.

It is exactly the sort of dead-end ideology which still holds white social workers in thrall. Almost half a century ago, a friend of mine was the subject of what was then seen as a risky experiment.