Shoesmith, who was director of children's services at Haringey Council when Peter Connelly was killed, has agreed a six-figure payout worth anything up to £600,000 with her former employer, BBC's Newsnight programme revealed.
David Simmonds, chair of the Local Government Association’s children and young people board told CYP Now that the way in which Shoesmith was dismissed from her position in 2008 without a payoff or pension highlighted apparent “confusion” about the processes involved.
“There is a lesson to be learned for all of us,” Simmonds said.
“If local authorities are concerned about the performance of individuals and they are to be dismissed, they need to make sure they follow proper processes.
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