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New movement to challenge the far right launched Major demonstration against ‘narratives of division and racism’ planned for next year News 3 Dec 2025
‘This system needs to fundamentally change’: Josh MacAlister The minister of state for children and families shares his vision with PSW In focus 2 Dec 2025
Social work apprenticeships on the rise as traditional routes decline New figures prompts sector concerns News 2 Dec 2025
Once upon a time in social work – a profession under siege In a powerful and challenging longform article, Dr Charles Mugisha describes a profession that has lost its way and issues a rallying cry for the ‘radical imagination’ needed to reclaim its name In focus 1 Dec 2025
Government to consult on extending police powers of detention to social workers Consultation will look at "different professionals in different situations' News 27 Nov 2025
‘In England’s not so green and pleasant land’ A powerful poem by Adam Pagett who before becoming a social worker experienced homelessness, drugs misuse and prison after leaving the army In focus 27 Nov 2025
SEND white paper – pivotal moment for children and families or just another report? Much hope is being placed on the delayed Schools White Paper. PSW editor Shahid Naqvi takes a look at the issues In focus 27 Nov 2025
Growing role of parental advocacy in the child protection system How pilot schemes are helping parents bring their authentic selves to the table News 27 Nov 2025
Why I’m proud of my work helping a sex offender access benefits Dan Lewis on the power of forensic social work In focus 27 Nov 2025
Support for national pay and conditions for social workers grows in Scotland Hundreds sign petition in SASW campaign calling for ‘much-needed change’ News 27 Nov 2025