Step Up to Social Work

Step Up to Social Work: Learning to support and empower vulnerable families

Step Up to Social Work, 4 March 2021 - Working in children's social care

As the Step Up to Social Work programme opens for 2021 applicants, current students share their motivations for joining the course and their experiences so far.

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A Department for Education blog for children's social care professionals, written by your peers.

From inspiring personal stories, to professional tips and advice, find a blog you can relate to.

Covering topics including working in the sector, kinship care, wellbeing, and leadership.

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