Social work19 Jan 2026Children's social care workers could strike over payPay changes have left managers on the same pay bands as those they manage, a union has said.19 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Council staff reflect on Ofsted rating turnaroundThe children's services have been rated as outstanding overall by Ofsted.4 Jan 202615 Nov 2025Haringey revamps social care after email backlogHaringey Council received a safeguarding complaint after 1,100 social work emails were left unread.15 Nov 202523 Oct 2025New graduates join council social work programmeThe city council is working with the charity Frontline to give graduates intensive practical and academic training over the next three years.23 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Haringey sorry for 1,100 unread social work emailsThe report's findings have been described as "absolutely shocking" and "utterly negligent".6 Oct 202511 Aug 2025Council homes 'faster and better for children'More children in care are now living in "family-style" residential homes, after a council was able to improve its process of matching young people.11 Aug 202522 Jul 2025Training and retaining city's social workers praisedAn annual report highlights that staff turnover remains below the national average.22 Jul 20259 May 2025Adult social care team boosted by watchdog praiseInspectors say Sunderland's adult social services staff have "a passion for providing good care".9 May 20256 May 2025Council workers facing pay cuts this summerStaff at Bath and North East Somerset Council are facing a pay cut at the beginning of June6 May 2025...
