The Welsh Liberal Democrats have responded to comments made by the First Minister Mark Drakeford, suggesting the children’s protection services in Wales do not require a review.
Jane Dodds, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, who worked for 27 years as a child protection social worker stated:
“It is not acceptable the First Minister has rejected calls for an independent review into children’s social work.
“Children’s social work in Wales has been under pressure for many years now and whilst the First Minister may state that ‘we shouldn’t move to a general response on the back of a single incident’ a review should be an opportunity to learn and support social workers and children and families.
“Reviews are already taking place in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Welsh Government must ensure services in Wales are also kept under review so that Wales can be at the forefront of best practice.”
