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We are using our voice and influence to highlight why the cut would be detrimental to children, families and people across the country.

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

Members of the GRT community have the right not to be harassed and discriminated against on the basis of their ethnic identity and way of life.

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care (IRCSC) has recently released its 'Case for Change' report. BASW England is seeking feedback from members on the document to help inform its overall response

Four social work students have each won £500 for their entries to SWU's WSWD 2021 Student Essay Assignment Competition, and two additional outstanding entries have been awarded prizes as well.

The panel discussed lessons learned during Covid-19 for improving child safeguarding and explored the future of virtual social work - a fantastic opportunity to ensure the social work voice and experience is shared with policymakers.

Extending the deadline and providing a supportive environment reassures people that coming forward to register themselves is the right way forward.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Social Work has launched an inquiry into new models of children’s social work and is inviting interested groups and individuals to submit written evidence.

The UK Government must work with the devolved governments, organisations such as BASW UK, and those with lived experience to prioritise the voices and needs of children and young people. 

BASW's Allison Hulmes and Gavin Moorghen were interviewed by the BBC this week.