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Reform councillors aged 19 and 22 in charge of children’s and adult services at local authority Social workers raise questions over clash of values and lack of experience of new lead members at Leicestershire County Council In focus 5 Jun 2025
Social care and health sector call for ceasefire in Gaza Sector petition launched as BASW and SWU issue strong statement News 3 Jun 2025
Was that racism? And what should I do about it? New toolkit to help spot and act on biases and discrimination in social work News 3 Jun 2025
‘People don’t have to keep repeating their story to new social workers’ Worcestershire County Council’s learning disabilities team explains why they’ve ditched duty service in favour of the named social worker model In focus 29 May 2025
Social work has changed – and remained the same Retired practitioner Andrew Stanley qualified as a social worker in 1975. Now aged 72, he reflects on nearly 40 years in ‘a job like no other’ In focus 29 May 2025
The Emperor’s new clothes of social work reform Despite numerous reviews and new policies, why do social workers still spend so little time in face-to-face work, asks Sam Waterhouse In focus 29 May 2025
Ask, don't wait to be told about child sexual abuse CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) Centre's message to social workers News 29 May 2025
Is there a crisis among adolescent males? Child psychotherapist Richard Cross talks to Shahid Naqvi about what’s going on with our young men In focus 29 May 2025
Message to Westminster from care-experienced young people Consultation of 325 people delivers three priorities to children’s minister Janet Daby News 29 May 2025
Gender identity and ethical practice: a reflection on working with children CAMHS practitioner Aimee Georgeson argues for the best interests of the child when approaching social transitioning Viewpoint 29 May 2025