High workloads jeopardise care for vulnerable children

Neil Puffett
Monday, August 12, 2013

Heavy caseloads mean many independent reviewing officers (IROs) are unable to fulfill their potential to help children in care, a study has found.

Two-thirds of independent reviewing officers have caseloads that exceed recommended limits. Image: Malcolm Case-Green
Two-thirds of independent reviewing officers have caseloads that exceed recommended limits. Image: Malcolm Case-Green

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