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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 Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work.

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

This is a chance for all UK social workers and social work students to talk with the Social Workers Union about workplace issues in a free online session.

Social work students in Wales are celebrating after a successful campaign to improve bursaries. The MASW Social Work Bursary Campaign was supported through the SWU Campaign Fund.

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.