The latest updates on children's social work in London and the UK
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Lack of social care workforce plan ‘a missed opportunity’
By Clare Jerrom and Mithran Samuel Social Work Recap is a weekly series where we present key news events conversations tweets and campaigns around social work from the preceding week From criticism of the lack of a social care workforce...
“All children and young people should receive the same support from social workers, regardless of their identity.”
Zariyan Syed he they is an LGBTQ youth support worker social work graduate speaker and trainer He strives to empower and uplift young LGBTQ individuals as well as train professionals and carers who support LGBTQ young people in care...
Over 500,000 Pupils in England attend unsafe schools, watchdog warns
New research from the National Audit Office NAO has found the government does not have sufficient information to manage 'critical' risks arising from the number of unsafe school buildings in England The report from NAO which was released yesterday outlined children attend schools that require major repairs following years of underfunding with poor conditions...
A plane ticket for a school jumper: Children’s uniform costs have skyrocketed
Research from a children's charity has found parents are spending a small fortune on school uniforms despite laws being designed to help lower the costs The Children's Society highlighted in research that was published today that parents are spending an average on primary uniforms and a year on secondary schools ones The charity...
Government bids to clear up practitioner ‘confusion’ on information sharing
By Nicole Weinstein The government has sought to address confusion among practitioners that is preventing them from sharing information to safeguard children at risk Consultative guidance issued last week is designed to address concerns that staff are not sharing information...
Child protection ‘should be key driver of asylum response to children’
By Nicole Weinstein Social Work Recap is a weekly series where we present key news events conversations tweets and campaigns around social work from the preceding week From a report on improving the asylum system for children to disabled people's...
Students swayed from studies as costs continue to soar
According to the Higher Education Policy Institute think tank and Advance HE more and more university students are doing paid work alongside their studies as they are struggling to cope with the current cost-of-living crisis The survey which is conducted annually and consisted of over students showed of students are now doing paid...
‘Being my authentic self’ – Lessons from a Service Manager on the Pathways programme
I have met and been shaped by many inspiring people and events during my time as a social worker which have led me to where I am today I wanted to do the Pathways programme to take some time to pause and understand what really matters to me the fundamentals of my leadership style and to consider how I would want to shape services for the future...