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Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

BASW will continue to advocate and lobby for the human rights of all refugees and migrants.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster.

BASW Cymru National Director, Allison Hulmes, marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with a powerful personal reflection.

Social work needs to be properly funded to retain the workforce and protect vulnerable children and adults.

BASW staff and representatives appeared on a range of media outlets following the National Review's publication.

BASW briefed MPs ahead of the debate, expressing our concerns that the lack of Government-run matching scheme will result in safeguarding risks due to a lack of rigorous checks on the host.

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.