London Social Work for Children

2 days ago

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Step Up to Social Work in London

Step Up to Social Work offers recent graduates a fast-track, fully funded route to becoming a qualified children's social worker in 14 months. Delivered through London’s Social Work Teaching Partnerships, applications close on 25 March 2025.

2 weeks ago

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Islington is ‘Outstanding’ once again!

Islington Council's children’s services have received another 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted, cementing the borough's commitment to improving the lives of its youngest residents.

3 weeks ago

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Achieving for Children: an 'Outstanding' result in Kingston

Children’s services in Kingston upon Thames have been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, reaffirming the borough’s commitment to providing high-quality support for children, young people, and families.

3 weeks ago

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Lambeth's journey of improvement

Lambeth has made significant progress, earning praise from Ofsted for improvements in services for children and families. With strong leadership, a clear practice model, and excellent support for social workers, now is a great time to join the borough.

4 weeks ago

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Various routes into social work are accommodated in Barking and Dagenham

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham proudly recruit and support aspiring social workers into the profession through a range of pathways, ensuring new staff come from a diverse array of backgrounds, experiences, and life circumstances.

1 month ago

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Newham’s new Family Support and Safeguarding Service

London Borough of Newham has launched their new Family Support and Safeguarding Service, integrating assessment and long term safeguarding and support for the benefit of children and families

1 month ago

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Tower Hamlets is 'Outstanding'

Tower Hamlets Children’s Services has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, a result that reflects the council’s innovative, progressive, and ambitious work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

1 month ago

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Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea celebrate historic Ofsted success

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea have made history by becoming the first local authorities in England to achieve three consecutive Outstanding ratings from Ofsted for their children’s services.

1 month ago

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Royal Greenwich Director of Children's Services is celebrated in New Year Honours List

Royal Greenwich’s Director for Children’s Services, Florence Kroll, has been awarded a CBE by the King in the 2025 New Year Honours.

2 months ago

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Ofsted praise the 'Good' progress made in Croydon

Croydon’s children’s services have been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in their October 2024 inspection, reflecting notable improvements and dedication across the borough.

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