Heavy caseloads hampering improvements at 'inadequate' council

Joe Lepper
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Inspectors have found "encouraging" signs of improvement at a children's services department rated as "inadequate" last year, but have raised concerns about high social worker caseloads.

Referrals in Tower Hamlets to Prevent have risen eight-fold in a year after guideline changes made it easier for parents to spot signs of radicalisation Picture: BasPhoto/shutterstock.com
Referrals in Tower Hamlets to Prevent have risen eight-fold in a year after guideline changes made it easier for parents to spot signs of radicalisation Picture: BasPhoto/shutterstock.com

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