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| Official sacked over Baby P case | |
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| An independent report into the Baby P case has issued a "damning" and "devastating" verdict, Children's Secretary Ed Balls said. | An independent report into the Baby P case has issued a "damning" and "devastating" verdict, Children's Secretary Ed Balls said. |
| Sharon Shoesmith, head of children's services at Haringey Council, has been removed from her post, he confirmed. | |
| Haringey Council leader, George Meehan, and cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry, resigned ahead of the report. | |
| Baby P died from abuse, despite being seen by professionals 60 times. | Baby P died from abuse, despite being seen by professionals 60 times. |
| He was also on the child protection register. | He was also on the child protection register. |
| The role of health services', social workers' and police roles were looked into by the report. | The role of health services', social workers' and police roles were looked into by the report. |
| The boy's mother, her boyfriend and a lodger were convicted for causing his death. | The boy's mother, her boyfriend and a lodger were convicted for causing his death. |
| Broken ribs | Broken ribs |
| Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago after saying it was clear mistakes had been made, and that those responsible would be held accountable. | Mr Balls ordered the investigation two weeks ago after saying it was clear mistakes had been made, and that those responsible would be held accountable. |
| The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back. | The inspectors have been examining why the toddler was not taken into care despite numerous injuries including broken ribs and eventually a broken back. |
| Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case. | Sharon Shoesmith, the council head of children's services, has faced public anger over her department's handling of the Baby P case. |