According to a story published by the Birmingham Post today, the inquiry into children's social services, which is due to be published in the autumn, reveals systematic failures.
The report slams social workers for abandoning children and young people in care, the Post claimed. Staff apparently neglected to consider adoption for looked-after children.
The department also has a serious problem with absenteeism, the story alleges, with up to 20 per cent of social workers off work at any point in time.
This problem is being exacerbated by the rise in referrals since the death of Baby P, the story said.
Birmingham Council refused to either confirm or deny the allegations. A spokesman told CYP Now that it would be inappropriate to discuss the report before it is published.
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