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Birmingham's Children's Social Work Criticised PDF Print E-mail

The report of an inquiry into Children's Social Services in Birmingham was published today. The report was critical of Birmingham's model, declaring it 'not fit for purpose'.

The inquiry was commissioned following the deaths of at least eight children, who were known to social workers, over the past four years.

The council has accepted the findings and stated that it will work to improve the level of care it provides.

Read more on the BBC News website.