Social worker backlash after Baby P
Updated on 11 November 2009
The struggle to keep hold of social workers who protect vulnerable children has become more difficult following the tragic death of Baby Peter, councils have said.
A survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) found six out of 10 councils reported difficulties retaining staff, a 50% rise on the four in 10 who admitted problems 12 months ago.
The LGA fears the figures suggest that "thousands" of frontline children's social workers have turned their backs on the profession following a backlash after the death of Peter Connolly.
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