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We’re investigating more but not protecting children better Leading social work academic Professor Andy Bilson highlights the evidence News 3 Dec 2024
‘We don't expect our staff to do anything we wouldn't do ourselves’ Meet the winning team and overall winner of England’s Social Worker of the Year Awards News 3 Dec 2024
Clever, sensible, generous and glamorous – BASW founding member dies Tributes to Janie Thomas, a key figure behind the association’s creation in 1970 News 2 Dec 2024
Complex and outdated laws governing social care for disabled children to be overhauled Social workers urged to respond to major consultation seeking to replace 50-year-old legislation News 2 Dec 2024
The CQC must improve how it assesses local authorities against delivery of the Care Act In wake of criticism of the Care Quality Commission, Pete Feldon suggests improvements In focus 28 Nov 2024
13k more children's social workers needed over next decade LGA calls for a workforce strategy and recruitment drive to meet rising need News 27 Nov 2024
Why my mother and other persecuted unmarried mums deserve an apology Phil Frampton explains why the church and state must own up to their role in the ‘harrowing’ suffering of his mother and thousands like her Viewpoint 27 Nov 2024
Why Christmas is a bittersweet time for social workers Gitana Bartkiene says the festive period can be a bittersweet time for frontline workers like her Viewpoint 27 Nov 2024
Children suffering familial sexual abuse not being heard or believed by professionals ‘Disturbing’ report by national safeguarding panel blames a lack of skills and calls for action News 26 Nov 2024
A ‘vicious circle of higher spend and poorer outcomes’ for looked after children An extra 10,000 will be in care by end of decade if we don’t act, say county councils News 25 Nov 2024