CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Haringey begins search for Shoesmith's successor

Haringey LBC is canvassing for the next director of the authority’s children’s services department, a month after Sharon Shoesmith won her case for unlawful dismissal at the Court of Appeal.

Haringey LBC is canvassing for the next director of the authority's children's services department, a month after Sharon Shoesmith won her case for unlawful dismissal at the Court of Appeal.

The successful applicant to England's highest-profile children's role will have to surmount the controversial recent history surrounding Ms Shoesmith's sacking in the aftermath of the shocking Baby Peter case.

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