In the report, Munro highlights issues around bureaucracy, stating that the profession needs to focus on protecting children rather than on "regulations, inspections and procedures".
She calls for the development of social work expertise by keeping experienced, more senior social workers on the frontline so they can develop their skills and better supervise more junior social workers.
In addition, she wants to give other professionals — health, police and family support services — easier access to social work advice when they have concerns about abuse and neglect.
It is also suggested that the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children, should be shortened.
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