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Strong evidence parenting support services improve outcomes for families in adversity, councils told

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
DfE to quiz councils on balance of social workers and other practitioners in family help teams

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Six social services authorities permitted to increase council tax by more than national limit

Adults, Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Social workers could join neighbourhood teams for people with complex needs

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
MPs back plan to regulate agency staff use in children’s services

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Safeguarding reforms at risk from shortage of home education staff, warns ADCS head
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