One in five children referred to social care before age of five
Climate of suspicion results in surge in referrals to children’s social care
More than 20 per cent of children were referred to children’s social care before their fifth birthday in the financial year 2009-10, according to research carried out for the British Journal of Social Work.
Based on a Freedom of Information request with [...]
‘For the first time since Munro, I feel social work’s voice has been heard’
The education committee's report on social work reform offers a much needed boost to the profession, writes Social Work Tutor
When setting out as a bright-eyed and bushy tailed social work student you’re quickly taught how different ways of working can shape your practice and the skills to motivate change.
This is Social Work 101. At its [...]
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 [...]
BASW: Vilification of social workers is damaging the profession
Association raises concerns over government’s reform programme for children’s social work services in response to Education Select Committee
The perception that social work is ‘failing’ is deeply damaging to the profession, BASW has warned.
In its submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry into social work reform highlights that the perceived failure of social work in England [...]
BASW announces new chief executive
BASW has announced that Dr Ruth Allen will become its new chief executive, leading the growing organisation to be the strong, independent voice for social work and social workers.
Dr Ruth Allen, currently Director of Social Work at South West London and St Georges' Mental Health NHS Trust, will take over from current chief executive Bridget [...]
