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‘Excellent direct work’ sees council improve to ‘good’

Community Care

“Excellent” and “culturally sensitive” direct work by social workers has helped their council improve to ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted inspection. Inspectors praised the quality of direct work with both children in need of help and protection and those in care. High number of less-experienced social workers.

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Supervision orders face overhaul to improve effectiveness in supporting family reunification

Community Care

The sub-group also found that, in many cases, the courts, social workers and guardians used supervision orders as a formal way of securing resources for the child or family, risking “unwarranted state intervention” in family life. Related articles. Vital but not fit for purpose’: parents’ views on supervision orders.