Revised direction issued to Worcestershire county council
Establishment of Worcestershire Children First (WCF) from 1 October, and duties of the chair and local authority.
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This revised direction recognises the establishment of Worcestershire Children First (WCF), who will be responsible for Worcestershire children바카라 사이트™s services from 1 October 2019.
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The Secretary of State has also given instructions to the council to ensure children바카라 사이트™s social care functions are adequately maintained.
This direction replaces the earlier statutory direction issued in August 2018.
This direction has closed. A direction issued by DfE on 30 June 2020 replaces it.