The number of children in Gateshead requiring social care and intervention continues to increase.
The number of looked-after children in Gateshead has seen a year-on-year rise from April 2018 at 298 to 518 as of June this year. Council documents declared this rise "the highest level of looked after children recorded."
The number of children classified as "in need" has also increased from 886 in April 2018 to 1,235 in June. A council report on the issue stated: "This increase signifies additional pressure on the social care work force, resulting in increased caseloads per social worker."
