London Social Work for Children

5 months ago

LSWC news

Workforce wellbeing week in Lewisham supports children's social workers

From 13th-19th May, Lewisham held their inaugural Workforce Wellbeing Week, offering all staff working in the Children and Young People Directorate the opportunity to take part in wellbeing, occupational health & safety and mindfulness sessions.

6 months ago

LSWC news

The Black Adoption Project: 24 London boroughs take a different approach to adoption disparity

The Black Adoption Project: 24 London boroughs taking a different approach to adoption disparity

6 months ago

LSWC news

Taking Steps to Success: Tower Hamlets’ Learning Academy Open Evening

Join Tower Hamlets’ Learning Academy on the 14th of May for their free open evening: 'Taking Steps to Success for Newly Qualified Social Workers'.

6 months ago

LSWC news

Brent's conference celebrates social work!

On March 19th, Brent marked World Social Work Day with a conference celebrating the vital work that their Social Workers do, and the impact that they have on the local community.

6 months ago

LSWC news

Child Social Care Practitioners Drive Anti-Racism in Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich are calling on passionate and dedicated social workers to join them in the crucial mission of confronting systemic racism.

7 months ago

LSWC news

Camden's social workers chat about togetherness

As part of the recent Social Work Week 2024 celebrations, Camden produced a series of videos where their social workers chatted about their careers and the sense of togetherness that working in the borough brings.

7 months ago

External news

Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain

Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies RAAs contribute to good outcomes for children and families...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regional-adoption-practice-strong-but-challenges-remain

7 months ago

LSWC news

London's children's social workers tell their story

On #SocialWorkWeek2024, we're recapping the experiences of London's Social Workers, shared with us as part of our 'Social Work Stories' series.

8 months ago

LSWC news

How feedback shapes practice in Barking and Dagenham

Amongst the challenges and complexities that can come with supporting vulnerable families and children, Barking and Dagenham love hearing from everybody they work with to ensure they’re going in the direction.

8 months ago

LSWC news

Bromley is Outstanding!

In another success for London's children's social workers, Bromley has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted.

Social work news

Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain