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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.

This year’s awareness campaign runs from May 9-22 and it showcases the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers.

Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings.

The 'scoping review' document is more necessary than ever to help guide busy social workers to instigate both individual and societal change.

BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here.

BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care.

Our response to 'Case for Change' is now available to read and download.

SWU is establishing a ‘campaign’ fund for our members to call on to ensure campaigns throughout 2021/22 can be responsive to changing priorities, quick to deliver and high impact.

The report does not present a sufficiently detailed historical legal and political summary of child protection policy or practice - nor does it incorporate the intersectional impact of marginalization, economic, social, and health inequalities