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Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children.

Maris Stratulis, National Director of BASW England, appeared before the Education Select Committee as part of its reopened inquiry into children’s social care.

BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign.

As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence

BASW Chair and CEO write to the Times and the Guardian following the the horrific failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the vital role of local multiagency safeguarding.

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

BASW staff and representatives appeared on a range of media outlets following the National Review's publication.

BASW proactively engaged a range of media outlets, to ensure our profession is represented in national discussions about the future of children’s social care in England.

A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon.

The JTAI was published on 21 February 2022