In the wake of the tragic death of Baby P and other high-profile cases of child abuse and murder, Dispatches investigates allegations that child protection procedures and practices continue to be inadequate.
A Dispatches reporter worked undercover in a UK social services department for three months, discovering what child protection services are actually like on the ground.
His disturbing investigation uncovers a lack of resources, inadequate staff support and training, high workloads, poor morale and overwhelming amounts of red tape and 'box-ticking', reducing the time that social workers can spend helping children.
The programme also raises questions about what is actually being done to protect some of Britain's most vulnerable children.
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On TV
First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 07 June 2010 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
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| Monday 07 June 2010 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
