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'Urgent need for reform’ in treatment of mothers separated from their babies
A new report has triggered calls for urgent reform in England and Wales’ criminal justice system (CJS) after exposing the severe emotional trauma experienced by incarcerated women who are separated from their babies.
A new report has triggered calls for urgent reform in England and Wales’ criminal justice system (CJS) after exposing the severe emotional trauma experienced by incarcerated women who are separated from their babies.
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
'Urgent need for reform’ in treatment of mothers separated from their babies
A new report has triggered calls for urgent reform in England and Wales’ criminal justice system (CJS) after exposing the severe emotional trauma experienced by incarcerated women who are separated from their babies.
A new report has triggered calls for urgent reform in England and Wales’ criminal justice system (CJS) after exposing the severe emotional trauma experienced by incarcerated women who are separated from their babies.
National strategy needed to tackle County Lines child exploitation, study shows
A new landmark study finds there is ‘no consistent approach’ to the policing of County Lines drug distribution, leaving children and adults vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
A new landmark study finds there is ‘no consistent approach’ to the policing of County Lines drug distribution, leaving children and adults vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
May 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
National strategy needed to tackle County Lines child exploitation, study shows
A new landmark study finds there is ‘no consistent approach’ to the policing of County Lines drug distribution, leaving children and adults vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
A new landmark study finds there is ‘no consistent approach’ to the policing of County Lines drug distribution, leaving children and adults vulnerable to exploitation and harm.
“A crushing blow” for social care as government ends overseas recruitment
The Government says it will put an end to overseas recruitment of ‘low-skilled’ care workers under plans to bring down net migration figures.
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The Government says it will put an end to overseas recruitment of ‘low-skilled’ care workers under plans to bring down net migration figures.
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“A crushing blow” for social care as government ends overseas recruitment | Social Work Today
The Government says it will put an end to overseas recruitment of ‘low-skilled’ care workers under plans to bring down net migration figures.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“A crushing blow” for social care as government ends overseas recruitment
The Government says it will put an end to overseas recruitment of ‘low-skilled’ care workers under plans to bring down net migration figures.
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The Government says it will put an end to overseas recruitment of ‘low-skilled’ care workers under plans to bring down net migration figures.
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First Regional Care Cooperative launches to improve delivery of children’s care
Councils in the Greater Manchester region are collaborating on the partnership which aims to ‘deliver a pioneering new regional approach to planning, commissioning and delivering children’s care’.
Councils in the Greater Manchester region are collaborating on the partnership which aims to ‘deliver a pioneering new regional approach to planning, commissioning and delivering children’s care’.
May 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
First Regional Care Cooperative launches to improve delivery of children’s care
Councils in the Greater Manchester region are collaborating on the partnership which aims to ‘deliver a pioneering new regional approach to planning, commissioning and delivering children’s care’.
Councils in the Greater Manchester region are collaborating on the partnership which aims to ‘deliver a pioneering new regional approach to planning, commissioning and delivering children’s care’.
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📣 This week we've been contacting MPs to urge them to vote for an amendment to the UK Government's Immigration Bill to abolish the National Age Assessment Board.
Find out more in this article published by @socialworktoday.bsky.social on our campaign 🔽
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Find out more in this article published by @socialworktoday.bsky.social on our campaign 🔽
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May 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
📣 This week we've been contacting MPs to urge them to vote for an amendment to the UK Government's Immigration Bill to abolish the National Age Assessment Board.
Find out more in this article published by @socialworktoday.bsky.social on our campaign 🔽
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Find out more in this article published by @socialworktoday.bsky.social on our campaign 🔽
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📣 Domestic abuse support services at risk of financial collapse, Commissioner warns...
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Domestic abuse support services at risk of financial collapse, Commissioner warns | Social Work Today
Over a quarter of domestic abuse services (27%) surveyed in England and Wales are having to turn children away from vital support amid severe funding shortages, new research by the Domestic Abuse Comm...
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May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📣 Domestic abuse support services at risk of financial collapse, Commissioner warns...
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Bishop of Manchester has suggested abuse revealed during confession should be exempt from the mandatory reporting law proposed by the Government...
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Influential bishop calls for religious exemption to mandatory reporting of CSA | Social Work Today
Bishop of Manchester has suggested abuse revealed during confession should be exempt from the mandatory reporting law proposed by the Government.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Bishop of Manchester has suggested abuse revealed during confession should be exempt from the mandatory reporting law proposed by the Government...
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🚀 We're excited to announce Next Steps into Social Work - a brand new free online conference for social work students!
Taking place on the 26th-27th June 2025, this event is designed to support students as they prepare for their first steps into their Social Work careers.
Taking place on the 26th-27th June 2025, this event is designed to support students as they prepare for their first steps into their Social Work careers.
April 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🚀 We're excited to announce Next Steps into Social Work - a brand new free online conference for social work students!
Taking place on the 26th-27th June 2025, this event is designed to support students as they prepare for their first steps into their Social Work careers.
Taking place on the 26th-27th June 2025, this event is designed to support students as they prepare for their first steps into their Social Work careers.
Staff in Young Offender Institutions to be armed with pepper spray
The Government says the use of PAVA spray is necessary to protect the safety of frontline staff and young people in custody, but critics say the move will not reduce violence and could disproportionately... 1/2
The Government says the use of PAVA spray is necessary to protect the safety of frontline staff and young people in custody, but critics say the move will not reduce violence and could disproportionately... 1/2
April 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Staff in Young Offender Institutions to be armed with pepper spray
The Government says the use of PAVA spray is necessary to protect the safety of frontline staff and young people in custody, but critics say the move will not reduce violence and could disproportionately... 1/2
The Government says the use of PAVA spray is necessary to protect the safety of frontline staff and young people in custody, but critics say the move will not reduce violence and could disproportionately... 1/2
Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services
The London Borough of Camden is currently the only authority to receive top grades from inspectors at Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their services for children and adults.
The London Borough of Camden is currently the only authority to receive top grades from inspectors at Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their services for children and adults.
April 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Local authority first to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for both children’s and adults’ services
The London Borough of Camden is currently the only authority to receive top grades from inspectors at Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their services for children and adults.
The London Borough of Camden is currently the only authority to receive top grades from inspectors at Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their services for children and adults.
Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts
Social workers from Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.
Social workers from Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.
Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts | Social Work Today
Social workers from Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Good relationships central to making young people’s voices heard in family courts
Social workers from Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.
Social workers from Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), give tips for how to involve children in the court process and ensure their voices are the loudest ones heard.
Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says
Rachael Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.
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Rachael Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.
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Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says | Social Work Today
Rachel Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Agency social work reforms “starting to bear fruit”, new ADCS President says
Rachael Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.
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Rachael Wardell says the relatively recent prioritisation of children’s social care in the national agenda is both “exciting and unnerving”.
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“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work
Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.
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Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.
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“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work | Social Work Today
Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“There is a role for emotion”: Difficult conversations in social work
Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.
socialworktoday.co.uk/News/%E2%80%...
Talking about difficult issues is part of daily life in social work and central to successful outcomes.
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“We want providers to be risk-aware, not risk-averse”: Ofsted changes inspections 🗣️
Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
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Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
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“We want providers to be risk-aware, not risk-averse”: Ofsted changes inspections | Social Work Today
Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“We want providers to be risk-aware, not risk-averse”: Ofsted changes inspections 🗣️
Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
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Ofsted says it is making changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
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Mentoring and befriending can be vital in improving mental health, reducing offending and reuniting children and young people with their families, according to new evidence published today.
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Mentoring schemes shown to improve mental health for care experienced children | Social Work Today
Mentoring and befriending can be vital in improving mental health, reducing offending and reuniting children and young people with their families, according to new evidence published today.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Mentoring and befriending can be vital in improving mental health, reducing offending and reuniting children and young people with their families, according to new evidence published today.
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This day in social work history ⏳
7th April 2005: Mental Capacity Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It would not come into force until 2007, when it was gradually introduced (fully introduced October 1st, 2007).
7th April 2005: Mental Capacity Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It would not come into force until 2007, when it was gradually introduced (fully introduced October 1st, 2007).
April 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This day in social work history ⏳
7th April 2005: Mental Capacity Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It would not come into force until 2007, when it was gradually introduced (fully introduced October 1st, 2007).
7th April 2005: Mental Capacity Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It would not come into force until 2007, when it was gradually introduced (fully introduced October 1st, 2007).
Did you know, you can go back and enjoy every episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social season 2 by going to our online events page:
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We are looking forward to Season 3 already 👀
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We are looking forward to Season 3 already 👀
April 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Did you know, you can go back and enjoy every episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social season 2 by going to our online events page:
socialworktoday.co.uk/online-events
We are looking forward to Season 3 already 👀
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We are looking forward to Season 3 already 👀
💷 New research finds that council spending on early intervention services has fallen by more than £2 billion since 2010/11, while funding for children in residential care has risen to an all-time high of £3 billion.
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Council spending on early help falls by more than £2 billion since 2011 | Social Work Today
New research finds that council spending on early intervention services has fallen by more than £2 billion since 2010/11, while funding for children in residential care has risen to an all-time high o...
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April 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
💷 New research finds that council spending on early intervention services has fallen by more than £2 billion since 2010/11, while funding for children in residential care has risen to an all-time high of £3 billion.
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Government must tackle crisis in temporary accommodation, say MPs
A report published by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee says a crisis in temporary accommodation in England is leaving record high numbers of children (1/2)
A report published by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee says a crisis in temporary accommodation in England is leaving record high numbers of children (1/2)
April 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Government must tackle crisis in temporary accommodation, say MPs
A report published by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee says a crisis in temporary accommodation in England is leaving record high numbers of children (1/2)
A report published by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee says a crisis in temporary accommodation in England is leaving record high numbers of children (1/2)
📢 Social work in unusual places: Strengths-based practice in prisons
As the general population ages, so too does the prison population – requiring social workers for support with physical disabilities and mental health. Two social workers discuss the unique challenges and (1/2)
As the general population ages, so too does the prison population – requiring social workers for support with physical disabilities and mental health. Two social workers discuss the unique challenges and (1/2)
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
📢 Social work in unusual places: Strengths-based practice in prisons
As the general population ages, so too does the prison population – requiring social workers for support with physical disabilities and mental health. Two social workers discuss the unique challenges and (1/2)
As the general population ages, so too does the prison population – requiring social workers for support with physical disabilities and mental health. Two social workers discuss the unique challenges and (1/2)
Working in partnership: Social work in the Taiwanese mountains
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference.
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International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference.
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Working in partnership: Social work in the Taiwanese mountains | Social Work Today
IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference. During the visit he met with social...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Working in partnership: Social work in the Taiwanese mountains
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference.
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International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference.
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💡 The role of children’s services in a tumultuous world...
The role of children’s services in tumultuous times was the theme of a podcast recorded live at the Compass Jobs Fair, Birmingham and Shared Futures in Social Work conference.
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The role of children’s services in tumultuous times was the theme of a podcast recorded live at the Compass Jobs Fair, Birmingham and Shared Futures in Social Work conference.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💡 The role of children’s services in a tumultuous world...
The role of children’s services in tumultuous times was the theme of a podcast recorded live at the Compass Jobs Fair, Birmingham and Shared Futures in Social Work conference.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/the-rol...
The role of children’s services in tumultuous times was the theme of a podcast recorded live at the Compass Jobs Fair, Birmingham and Shared Futures in Social Work conference.
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New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers | Social Work Today
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in ...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
March 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New post-qualifying standards proposed for children’s social workers
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
The Department for Education proposes new standards to replace the current post-qualifying standards: knowledge and skills statements for child and family practitioners, which were first published in 2015.
Woman scared she would be “left to die” due to council inaction, watchdog says
A disabled Islington woman was left in a state of neglect after her local council took too long to decide what funding it would give her to manage her own support needs.
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A disabled Islington woman was left in a state of neglect after her local council took too long to decide what funding it would give her to manage her own support needs.
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Woman scared she would be “left to die” due to council inaction, watchdog says | Social Work Today
A disabled Islington woman was left in a state of neglect after her local council took too long to decide what funding it would give her to manage her own support needs.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Woman scared she would be “left to die” due to council inaction, watchdog says
A disabled Islington woman was left in a state of neglect after her local council took too long to decide what funding it would give her to manage her own support needs.
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A disabled Islington woman was left in a state of neglect after her local council took too long to decide what funding it would give her to manage her own support needs.
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