Last summer, services were deemed inadequate, with 'serious weaknesses' found within the team
Risks to children who need help and protection are being reduced - but work remains for Liverpool council’s children’s services.
A two-day inspection took place in March, the second visit of its kind since the damning review in May last year. The findings were conveyed in writing to Jenny Turnross, corporate director of children’s services, who was singled out for praise in the report. “More effective systems, processes and resources are now in place to build on this early progress. Caseloads have reduced in recent months, which means that social workers now have more time and capacity to develop their social work practice, skills and relationships with families.”
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