Failing social services left children at risk from paedophiles, abuse and neglect [Essex Chronicle]
Today's Essex Chronicle reports:- Social services left children in the care of their mother, despite knowing she was sharing her home with a string of abusive partners and sex offenders. The shocking revelation comes as Ofsted published reasons behind its 'inadequate' rating of Essex County Council's safeguarding children services. Full story in the newspaper:- http://is.gd/n3CC. The Lib Dems have attacked the Conservative-run authority for being more concerned about its PR image than basic services. [Read more.....]