BBC social work film prompts calls for early police support

Strong partnerships between social workers and other agencies are integral throughout any child protection case, two experts have warned following a BBC documentary about a social work team in Bristol.

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Interview: Sarah Teather, minister for children and families

Interview: Sarah Teather, minister for children and families

Sarah Teather is apologising that her rather functional Westminster office is not as homely as those of fellow ministers. "You should see some of them, especially the men's - have you seen Tim Loughton's?" she giggles. "They like to nest. But I've no...

 
 
Population boom

Population boom

By 2020, there will be 21 per cent more primary-age children in England than in 2010, with certain places set for explosive growth. Charlotte Goddard looks at the implications for children's services.

 
 
A morning with the Joint Child Protection Investigation Team

A morning with the Joint Child Protection Investigation Team

Social workers and police officers work side by side in Hertfordshire's Joint Child Protection Investigation Team to respond swiftly to allegations of child abuse. Jo Stephenson paid it a visit.

 
 

Positive for Youth


In December 2011 the government released its Positive for Youth statement, setting out all its policies for young people aged 13 to 19 for the first time. 

Find news, analysis and comment relating to the document here
 
 
 
 
George Osborne

Funding cuts

Get all the latest news on the cuts and their impact.

 
Youth work activities

Youth work packs

Youth work activity resource packs. Topics range from financial literacy to sexual health.

 
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Safeguarding the safeguarders

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John Freeman

High-Stakes Testing and Performance Tables

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Jonathan Clifton

Making the case for universal childcare

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Phil Neal

Working together to reduce youth offending

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My Life Connie Mangumbu-Lombaya

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