New independent body Social Work England to regulate social workers
The government has confirmed that it will set up a new regulator for the social work profession that will be independent of government.
Following criticism from the social work sector, the House of Lords and the education select committee, the government has confirmed that a new bespoke regulator will not [...]
Rise in care applications could affect case duration, warns Lord Chief Justice
The surge in care applications will have a detrimental effect on case duration should the trend continue, the Lord Chief Justice has warned.
In his annual report, The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, said that the average case duration for public law cases now stands at 27 weeks and has remained steady for the last 12 months.
The [...]
Special report: Social workers reject government’s social work reforms
UNISON report highlights how social workers overwhelmingly reject the government’s plans to reform the profession in Children and Social Work Bill
The government’s planned reforms of social work have been overwhelmingly rejected by the profession, a report by UNISON has found.
Just 1 per cent of social workers thought the government’s reforms outlined in the Children [...]
The Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse - some reflections.
Dr Liz Davies, Reader in Child Protection (Emeritus) at the London Metropolitan University, explains what has been happening regarding the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) was set up by the then Home Secretary over two years ago. It was launched following pressure from survivors of organised [...]
Expert’s Corner with Gretchen Precey - Parenting Assessments
Gretchen Precey on what skills and experience ISWs bring to parenting assessments
Independent Social Workers conducting parenting assessments should remain neutral and put any preconceptions they may have about the family to one side, a fellow ISW has warned.
Gretchen Precey says that a key skill for social workers undertaking parenting assessments is to keep [...]
Care leavers covenant delayed until New Year, says Timpson
The children’s minister has pledged that the Care Leavers covenant mooted by the government back in May will be launched in the New Year.
The covenant, which will set out the entitlements of care leavers in law, was anticipated for launch in October to coincide with Care Leavers Week, which ended 31 October.
However, speaking at The [...]
