Boss of children's services at council which missed a string of chances to save murdered baby Preston Davey received a £23,000 golden goodbye after ending time there 'on such a high'

The head of children's services at the council that failed to prevent the tragic murder of baby Preston Davey has left with a £23,000 golden handshake, sparking outrage and questions about accountability. This comes after a series of missed opportunities to safeguard the child, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness and oversight within the department. Such a substantial severance package in the wake of such a failure underscores the need for greater scrutiny and reform in child protection services to prevent future tragedies.