Laming will publish his report on progress made since the death of Victoria Climbié tomorrow (Thursday 12 March). Balls ordered the review after the death of Baby P in Haringey.
But speaking at a parliamentary reception for charity Action for Children last night, Balls said: "We have been trying to strike a careful balance by showing that we can be decisive and step in when children are not safe but in a way that doesn't undermine the progress we've made and the morale and standing of groups of preventative workers that don't get the recognition they deserve."
Referring to the negative media coverage of social workers who have made mistakes he said: "There is no thanks for social workers who've stepped in and prevented harm. But the public also know that there are social workers in the public sector who every day do difficult, sometimes dangerous and very hard jobs and they deserve our thanks, praise and support."
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