Where are child protection social workers willing to use their discretion?

What is it about?

This article discusses the areas where child protection social workers in England are willing to make decisions and take actions in the best interests of the child, free from the interference of others.

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Why is it important?

The Munro Review of Child Protection envisaged a 'child-centred' and 'effective' child protection system as one in which social workers were enabled and prepared to use their discretion in the best interests of individual chidlren. This article explores the areas where child protection social workers felt able to use discretion.