There were two main purposes. First, to establish what professional boundaries guidance currently exists for social workers, or for sections of the workforce that includes social workers in the United

Government policy emphasises paid work as the best route out of poverty and skills policy as part of the way out of recession. Yet even before the recession, concern was

Between 1991 and 2008, the number of suicides in people aged 15 years and over in the United Kingdom fell. Despite a sharp increase of 538 from 1997 to 1998,

How employers organise jobs affects pay, career progression, job security and, for typically low-paid jobs, the low-pay/no-pay cycle. Through qualitative case studies, this research explores employers’ scope to offer greater

This report draws on visits to 27 children’s homes in eight local authorities. It identifies how the mental health needs of young people in care aged 16 and over are

This document is intended for leaders of early years services in local authorities, Sure Start children’s centres, schools and other settings. It outlines progress so far, promotes the importance of

This is a necessity if we want our economy to return to sustained growth. We have set out our strategy to increase prosperity for the future, and a key element

This report details the reasons behind the low-pay/no-pay cycle and recurrent poverty among disadvantaged parents. This policy area is particularly important as unemployment rises. The report used qualitative interviews and

The purpose of the inspection is to evaluate the contribution made by relevant services in the local area towards ensuring that children and young people are properly safeguarded and to

This document is intended for leaders of early years services in local authorities, Sure Start children’s centres, schools and other settings. It outlines progress so far, promotes the importance of