Children, Workforce

‘She has revolutionised the way we approach life story work’

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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

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Adults, Workforce

Think Ahead raises concerns about mental health social work job cuts in call for thousands more roles

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Children

Most social workers’ caseloads far exceed DfE average, finds poll

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Children

Bill to end profit from children’s care in Wales becomes law

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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

Use of unregulated experts in family courts to be curbed following ‘parental alienation’ concerns

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Workforce

Help shine a light on social workers’ experience of learning

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Social work leaders, Workforce

‘Why involving social workers in case reviews improves outcomes’

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Workforce

Should social workers appraise their managers?

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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

DfE proposes two-year support scheme for children’s social workers to replace ASYE

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Workforce

Ask The Experts: what are the pros and cons of working in a local authority versus a trust?

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Workforce

‘I was feeling burnt out, but witnessing your enthusiasm and drive inspired me to work harder’

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Children, Social work leaders

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund: minister ‘doing everything to push forward decision’

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Adults, Social work leaders

MPs overturn exemption for care providers from national insurance contributions rise

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Adults, Social work leaders

Many disabled people face benefit cuts in government plan to save over £5bn from welfare system

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Social work leaders, Workforce

‘Social work mentors need to be positive but also have the courage to be critical’

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