BASW: Government needs to stop criticising social workers
BASW is calling for an end to the “unsubstantiated criticism of social workers” following the Queen’s Speech.
Dr Ruth Allen, Chief Executive of the British Association of Social Workers, said the government’s criticism of the social work profession can have a damaging effect on the workforce.
“The profession needs to have a serious discussion about reform and [...]
Queen’s Speech confirms plans for adoption legislation
Government will legislate to prioritise adoption
The government will legislate to change adoption laws, it was announced in the Queen’s Speech today.
The move follows on from earlier pledges from the government in January that it would legislate to make it “crystal clear” that councils and courts should pursue adoption where it is in the child’s best [...]
DfE appoints commissioner for Torbay Council
John Coughlan appointed as commissioner at Torbay following inadequate Ofsted rating
The Department for Education has appointed John Coughlan as a commissioner of children’s services at Torbay Council following an inadequate rating in an Ofsted inspection.
The Chief Executive of Hampshire County Council and former president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services has been appointed [...]
Judge praises guardian in case of false sexual abuse allegations
Guardian highlighted “poorly conducted” ABE interviews in the case
A judge has praised the work of a social worker in identifying false allegations of sexual abuse.
In Manchester Family Court, Miss Recorder Henley praised the observations of the children’s guardian in the case which led her to conclude that she had not seen any disclosures of sexual [...]
Social workers who fail accreditation will keep registration
Chief social worker confirms that children’s social workers who fail accreditation will not lose their registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Social workers who fail the accreditation process will be forced to re-take the test, although they will remain registered with the Health and Care Professions Council it has emerged.
Giving evidence to the Education [...]
Interview with Ranjit Mann: International Assessments
Clare Jerrom speaks to ISW Ranjit Mann about his specialism in international parenting assessments
For many of us, our working day begins with a short drive or train journey to the office. Not for Independent Social Worker Ranjit Mann who specialises in international assessments. He is currently working in Malaysia carrying out a parenting assessment [...]
