Khyra Ishaq social worker had 50 cases on the go

The primary social worker involved in the Khyra Ishaq case had a workload of 50 allocated cases, according to the full version of the serious case review.

Council offers golden hellos to children's NQSWs

Telford and Wrekin Council is offering newly qualified social workers £3,000 to join its children's services to help staff cope with a recent hike in demand for services.

Joe Anderson: Liverpool council leader and ex-social worker

Leader of Liverpool Council, Joe Anderson, has always felt close to the community, so becoming a social worker was a natural step. Molly Garboden reports

Cafcass efficiency questioned by National Audit Office

Cafcass chief executive Anthony Douglas is facing renewed criticisms after the National Audit Office found its response to rising care applications would have been better if progress had been made in tackling organisational problems.

Independent commission to look into early intervention

The government has confirmed an independent commission will be set up into early intervention to be chaired by Graham Allen MP.

Quarter of children's NQSWs swamped with work - survey

A quarter of newly qualified children's social workers in England feel their caseloads are too high, a survey by Ofsted has revealed.

Cafcass risks clash with Nagalro by recruiting 50 NQSWs

Cafcass is recruiting 50 newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) under plans to reform its traditional career structures.

Khyra death 'shows professionals should work in pairs'

The death of Khyra Ishaq shows that social workers on child protection cases should be paired up, according to Unison.

The impact on children of multiple returns to birth parents

Professionals are struggling with the impact of repeatedly returning children to their birth parents. Camilla Pemberton investigates.

Role of the Health Professions Council and changes to quangos

The Health Professions Council regulates 15 health workforces and was set up in 2001.