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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.
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’.
🚀 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.
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 👀
socialworktoday.co.uk/online-events
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 👀
socialworktoday.co.uk/online-events
We are looking forward to Season 3 already 👀
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)
💡 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.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/the-rol...
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.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/the-rol...
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.
Speaking at the Compass Jobs Fair in Birmingham on Monday, Dr. Marie Kershaw will detail Birmingham Children's Trust (England) unique practice model and the conditions professionals need to proactively create in order to help children thrive.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Speaking at the Compass Jobs Fair in Birmingham on Monday, Dr. Marie Kershaw will detail Birmingham Children's Trust (England) unique practice model and the conditions professionals need to proactively create in order to help children thrive.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/the-nee...
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/the-nee...
There's a brand new episode of @relationalsw.bsky.social out today!
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford spoke with Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Strategic Director of the National Children's Bureau about evidence informed practice (1/2)
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford spoke with Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Strategic Director of the National Children's Bureau about evidence informed practice (1/2)
February 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There's a brand new episode of @relationalsw.bsky.social out today!
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford spoke with Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Strategic Director of the National Children's Bureau about evidence informed practice (1/2)
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford spoke with Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Strategic Director of the National Children's Bureau about evidence informed practice (1/2)
Lack of support throughout custodial journey for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
A new report finds that the criminal justice system and social services lack cultural competency when dealing with young offenders from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) backgrounds.
A new report finds that the criminal justice system and social services lack cultural competency when dealing with young offenders from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) backgrounds.
February 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Lack of support throughout custodial journey for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
A new report finds that the criminal justice system and social services lack cultural competency when dealing with young offenders from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) backgrounds.
A new report finds that the criminal justice system and social services lack cultural competency when dealing with young offenders from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) backgrounds.
Have you checked out this week's episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast yet? @relationalsw.bsky.social
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford were joined from New Zealand by Tony Stanley, National Practice Advisor at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.
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Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford were joined from New Zealand by Tony Stanley, National Practice Advisor at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Have you checked out this week's episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast yet? @relationalsw.bsky.social
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford were joined from New Zealand by Tony Stanley, National Practice Advisor at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.
tinyurl.com/222tks9f
Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford were joined from New Zealand by Tony Stanley, National Practice Advisor at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.
tinyurl.com/222tks9f
Home Office powers to detain unaccompanied children scrapped
Powers granted to the Government department in the Illegal Migration Act 2023 were reversed, meaning unaccompanied children can only be detained for 24 hours in airport and other short-term facilities.
Powers granted to the Government department in the Illegal Migration Act 2023 were reversed, meaning unaccompanied children can only be detained for 24 hours in airport and other short-term facilities.
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Home Office powers to detain unaccompanied children scrapped
Powers granted to the Government department in the Illegal Migration Act 2023 were reversed, meaning unaccompanied children can only be detained for 24 hours in airport and other short-term facilities.
Powers granted to the Government department in the Illegal Migration Act 2023 were reversed, meaning unaccompanied children can only be detained for 24 hours in airport and other short-term facilities.
Family court backlogs reduced by half as pilot expanded across England and Wales
New data released yesterday (Monday 3rd February) shows ‘Pathfinder’ courts resolve cases quicker – with some shown to reduce Family Court backlogs by half.
New data released yesterday (Monday 3rd February) shows ‘Pathfinder’ courts resolve cases quicker – with some shown to reduce Family Court backlogs by half.
February 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Family court backlogs reduced by half as pilot expanded across England and Wales
New data released yesterday (Monday 3rd February) shows ‘Pathfinder’ courts resolve cases quicker – with some shown to reduce Family Court backlogs by half.
New data released yesterday (Monday 3rd February) shows ‘Pathfinder’ courts resolve cases quicker – with some shown to reduce Family Court backlogs by half.
📢 Misconceptions of palliative care dispelled at unique event
Academics from University of Birmingham and University of Warwick provided information about living with serious illnesses in UK at a free event last week.
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Academics from University of Birmingham and University of Warwick provided information about living with serious illnesses in UK at a free event last week.
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February 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📢 Misconceptions of palliative care dispelled at unique event
Academics from University of Birmingham and University of Warwick provided information about living with serious illnesses in UK at a free event last week.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/misconc...
Academics from University of Birmingham and University of Warwick provided information about living with serious illnesses in UK at a free event last week.
www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/misconc...
A university and policy research partnership has secured £1 million to provide insights into care arrangements for children affected by their mothers’ involvement in the criminal justice system.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A university and policy research partnership has secured £1 million to provide insights into care arrangements for children affected by their mothers’ involvement in the criminal justice system.
tinyurl.com/mth2y8kb
tinyurl.com/mth2y8kb
Social service workers should ask about gambling addiction, NICE says
A new guideline advises healthcare professionals, social service workers, and mental health professionals to ask about gambling in various situations.
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A new guideline advises healthcare professionals, social service workers, and mental health professionals to ask about gambling in various situations.
tinyurl.com/bdd2zmm9
January 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Social service workers should ask about gambling addiction, NICE says
A new guideline advises healthcare professionals, social service workers, and mental health professionals to ask about gambling in various situations.
tinyurl.com/bdd2zmm9
A new guideline advises healthcare professionals, social service workers, and mental health professionals to ask about gambling in various situations.
tinyurl.com/bdd2zmm9
Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’
The UK's adult social care sector is ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’, according to the learning disability charity Hft and Care England.
Read more: tinyurl.com/38yfzk82
The UK's adult social care sector is ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’, according to the learning disability charity Hft and Care England.
Read more: tinyurl.com/38yfzk82
January 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Social care on the brink of collapse and in need of ‘urgent funding’
The UK's adult social care sector is ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’, according to the learning disability charity Hft and Care England.
Read more: tinyurl.com/38yfzk82
The UK's adult social care sector is ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’, according to the learning disability charity Hft and Care England.
Read more: tinyurl.com/38yfzk82
Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally
In a visit to Bulgaria, the Foreign Secretary and actor Barry Keoghan have pushed for every child across the globe to have the right to a safe and loving family environment.
Read: tinyurl.com/u2t9nmhp
In a visit to Bulgaria, the Foreign Secretary and actor Barry Keoghan have pushed for every child across the globe to have the right to a safe and loving family environment.
Read: tinyurl.com/u2t9nmhp
January 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Barry Keoghan heads campaign to prioritise children’s care internationally
In a visit to Bulgaria, the Foreign Secretary and actor Barry Keoghan have pushed for every child across the globe to have the right to a safe and loving family environment.
Read: tinyurl.com/u2t9nmhp
In a visit to Bulgaria, the Foreign Secretary and actor Barry Keoghan have pushed for every child across the globe to have the right to a safe and loving family environment.
Read: tinyurl.com/u2t9nmhp
Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs
Following weeks of pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, as well as new local inquiries.
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Following weeks of pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, as well as new local inquiries.
Read more ➡️ lnkd.in/eV-AtMce
January 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Home Secretary announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs
Following weeks of pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, as well as new local inquiries.
Read more ➡️ lnkd.in/eV-AtMce
Following weeks of pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, as well as new local inquiries.
Read more ➡️ lnkd.in/eV-AtMce
Our NQSW Conference 'Launch Your Social Work Career' starts next week!
Check out the full conference schedule for the online webinars taking place across the 3 days (21-23rd January)
View the timetable here with links to all webinars to sign up - lnkd.in/gbT_sNTg
Check out the full conference schedule for the online webinars taking place across the 3 days (21-23rd January)
View the timetable here with links to all webinars to sign up - lnkd.in/gbT_sNTg
January 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our NQSW Conference 'Launch Your Social Work Career' starts next week!
Check out the full conference schedule for the online webinars taking place across the 3 days (21-23rd January)
View the timetable here with links to all webinars to sign up - lnkd.in/gbT_sNTg
Check out the full conference schedule for the online webinars taking place across the 3 days (21-23rd January)
View the timetable here with links to all webinars to sign up - lnkd.in/gbT_sNTg
Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments.
A new report from The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) finds that, for the first time, poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic abuse as the most...
A new report from The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) finds that, for the first time, poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic abuse as the most...
January 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Poor parental mental health overtakes domestic abuse as most common factor in assessments.
A new report from The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) finds that, for the first time, poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic abuse as the most...
A new report from The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) finds that, for the first time, poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic abuse as the most...