Social worker is writing false reports

[ImNotARegularMomIACoolMom]

Hi so basically my social worker is writing false reports
as far as I’m aware the social workers have to write reports on what they’ve seen and not what they have heard is this correct?
so my social worker has written that I never have food in nor do I ever have gas and electric, I’ve met her 3 times and not once has she been in my house without me having any of that, I have all my receipts from food shopping every fortnight, and I also have my utilities app which shows me making regular payments and my gas and electric is never off
also my son had an operation end of January of this year on his left testicle as he had a cyst, we thought it was a twisted testicle, he had a minor operation and 2 weeks off school and he has been right as rain, as soon as he started comparing of pain I took him up to the hospital and within 2 hours of him complaining of pain he’s all ready gone down for his op in her report she’s wrote ‘Oscar’s operation was more then likely due to neglect’ how can she give a medical opinion she’s a social worker???! also how would my child having a cyst on his left testicle be because of neglect?! This is a common thing for young boys
so for that basis my kids have been placed on child protection I’ve tried to show her my receipts and my gas and electric app but she’s not having none of it can someone give me advice? Also she is siding with my kids dad who has never been in regular contact he doesn’t see his daughter only his son, has issues with drugs, and is abusive to his gf and her children, he also disappears for weeks/months at a time and constantly lets his kids down AIBU and if not what do I even do? I’m scared to complain incase she escalates things

Fully agree with this, see if you can get the managers email also and cc them in. If you're having a meeting you can ask to read out a written statement at the start too. Do you qualify for legal aid, if it was me I would speak to a solictor for legal advice also. Social workers are not supposed to put in opinions and everything needs backed up with clear evidence. Are your kids in school? The school, GP, health visitor etc should be contacted and their opinions included also. It sounds like this SW is trying to make a case to put the children's names on the register

apparently never having gas and electric and no food in is CP worthy why wouldn’t it be? However it is not true so I shouldn’t be on child protection I was on a child in need plan due to my mental health and only had a family support worker after a few months of doing some work with her she told me a few times that I can withdraw my consent at any time and I would be left alone however I still needed help and support but now I wish I never bothered

Er I wasn’t blaming the OP and it wasn’t a daft comment - how rude. The OP responded to my post giving a bit more detail which has hopefully helped people advise her. I wish her good luck.

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]

To: [Manager’s Name]
[Social Services Department]
[Local Authority Name]
[Address]
[City, Postcode]

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Inaccuracies in ICPC Report & Request for Social Worker Change

Dear [Manager’s Name],

I am writing to formally raise my concerns regarding the Initial Child Protection Conference (ICPC) report written by [Social Worker’s Name]. I have identified significant inaccuracies and misleading statements in the report, which misrepresent my circumstances and could negatively impact decisions about my family.

Key Concerns:

1. Factual inaccuracies – The report contains statements that are demonstrably untrue. [Provide specific examples, e.g., “It states that I failed to attend medical appointments, but I have attached evidence showing my attendance.”]
2. Omissions and misrepresentation – Crucial context and evidence that provide a balanced view of the situation have been left out. This creates an unfair and biased perspective.
3. Failure to adhere to professional standards – The inaccuracies in the report suggest a lack of impartiality, which undermines my confidence in the fairness of the process.

Under the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance, I have the right to expect fair and accurate reporting in child protection proceedings. Furthermore, Social Work England’s professional standards require social workers to be honest, transparent, and evidence-based in their assessments.

Given these concerns, I formally request:

1. A full review and correction of the inaccuracies in the ICPC report. I ask that any false statements be amended or removed, and that my own evidence and responses be included.
2. A change of social worker – Due to the apparent bias and misrepresentation in the report, I do not feel confident that [Social Worker’s Name] can work with me fairly. I request a different worker who can assess my case objectively.
3. A written response to this complaint within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 working days], outlining what action will be taken.

I am committed to working cooperatively with social services in the best interests of my child(ren), but I must insist that all reports are accurate and impartial. If my concerns are not adequately addressed, I will have no choice but to escalate this complaint to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and seek legal advice.

I look forward to your prompt response. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide details of the next steps in your complaints process.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

Play around with that from ChatGPT and make it your own

That is amazing @RageQuit. How kind of you.

My daughter had social workers in her teens due to mental health problems, which thankfully have improved so much now. Anyone thinking this sort of thing can’t happen is completely wrong. There were so so many inaccuracies in reports they could have been written about another person. There were also damning reports from a social worker who never turned up, so never even met my daughter. I have no confidence in them.

At the ICPC a safeguarding nurse would have been present to share health information which would have disproved the inaccuracies in the SW’s report about your DC’s procedure? And if the children are school age, the representative from the school would have been able to share positive reports? It’s not the SW who decides if a child protection plan is put in place, it’s a multi agency decision.

I know that there are crap SWs about. But I am really struggling with the idea that a SW would bother going out of their way to just make stuff up to put your DC on a child protection plan. She doesn’t know you to have a pre existing grudge and there’s just no reason to, it creates much more work for her.

Things have been escalated by mistaken information or erroneous reporting, it is in your kids interest that you challenge it.

Do it all in writing/email/sms/whatsapp and keep your cool, stick to cold hard facts, if SW has to explain herself even once, she will be more careful.

I've dealt with SS several times and had one who hated me immediately, it happens, I phoned the office and stated we do not get on, I was fine with the previous SW but this one I find difficult to engage with as there are trust issues and I feel harshly judged by her.

Never saw her again, I can't promise but the bolded phrase seemed to work.

@crashbandicooty why do you think there are procedures in place to deal with this, if it never happens?

Do you honestly believe working for social services means you are incapable of lying or misinterpreting situations? How would that even work when every human is capable of it?

This is brill thankyou however it won’t let me copy it?

Ahhhh good thinking I never thought of that thankyou so much you’ve been so helpful🫶🏽

She’s written that for the RCPC not the ICPC

Me too when it all started I did because I hadn’t had a social worker that was bad until now she does seem very kind face to face however in her reports make it sound like my kids need removing asap she has written that my home is in a state of disrepair yet my kids still live here? It’s just madness the house does need decorating yes but we are uo and moving very soon so I’m not wasting another penny in this house however I am told that aslong as the kids bedroom and beds are clean the house is warm and there’s food in with hot water we are all good, my kids rooms are clean so is the bathroom and kitchen and living room if anything my room is always a tip but I do clean it for when they visit however now there is unannounced visits it’s abit different but it shows real life.. the way they expect you to live is intrusive and unrealistic if I lived how they expected me too my hoover would be on all day and so would my hot water for cleaning it’s ridiculous yet you see those mums doing there clean with me vids on TikTok and it’s normalised it’s crazy

When we had the core group meeting at the school a few days ago the school said nothing but positive things yet only negative things have been written in her report

Foodshops every fortnight would concern me, do you have fresh food top ups in between those shops?
What was the initial report due to?

This needs contesting. She doesn't have grounds and her manger basically needs to be told this.

Are you struggling with it yeah? Then imagine me sorry are you accusing me of lying? Why would I post for advice but lie? The advice wouldn’t be for me then would it not woukd there be any point of my post or to follow advice, I’m glad that you have not been victim to a bad social worker but sooooooo many people have and it makes her job harder does it? Nope it makes it easier one less person on her caseload to deal with I know what she’s trying to do probably to get my kids removed like I said it’s one less caseload for her sorry are you aware of baby P or Arthur or thousands of children that have been left to suffer there’s no way there social workers didn’t know what was going on because half of them admit they did, so sorry if you think there is only good social workers so this might come as some sort of shock to you

Why?
A sw is not going to be concerned by fortnightly shops and no fresh food available daily as frozen, tinned is fine. Empty cupboards and fridge is not fine, The op hasn't said anything to suggest that though.

Popping to the shop for fresh stuff is a luxury a lot of people are doing without right now, it certainly wouldn't be seen as a need for intervention.

I think she plays too much crash bandicoot and doesn’t live in the real world like look around love this stuff happens every single day they’re are amazing social workers because I’ve seen them and been involved in them but some are bad and some are dangerously bad

Why would foodshoos every fortnight concern you there’s only 4 of us in this house 😂 do you not know how to shop because I do? I don’t just buy crap I buy actual ingredients to make meals 😊 also yes during the week if we need anything like bread and butter milk cheese cereal etc I get it from the shop

OP I’m sorry you’re going through this. I’ve heard horror stories so I do believe you.

Could you maybe put up cameras in your home if she comes round again so you can record your interactions with her? And show her you have food etc on camera?

She doesn’t have grounds for what?

If you want to keep your children and get off cp plan, take the time to write it out word for word if you can't copy it. It's a good letter. It may take a.while but it's surely worth it?

I’ve recorded everytime she’s come round (voice memos) she doesn’t really check my cupboards and stuff so not quite sure why she’s said this