Shortage of child protection officers is impacting, HMI warns

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Shortage of child protection officers is impacting, HMI warns

Two forces must improve their child protection work, according to HMI.

Date - 5th August 2022
By - Chris Smith

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Wiltshire needs to improve how it safeguards children and Warwickshire must change how it assesses children at risk. Reviews by HM Inspectorate of child protection work have revealed forces are facing significant challenges in achieving successful...

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