The Step Up to Social Work journey
Isaac graduated from the Step Up to Social Work programme this year and shares his journey throughout the training programme.
Working in children's social care
Blogs written by professionals about their work as a social worker, including best-practise examples, learning and development and introductions to upcoming practice models.
A message for the festive season from Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho
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Independent Review of Children's Social Care, Working in children's social care
I am writing to personally thank you for your continued commitment to the vital work you do every day to support the most vulnerable children and families. I am grateful for your unwavering resolve to transform lives in what continues …
Social workers are without a doubt unsung heroes, and we must all strive to champion and celebrate their important work
Children and Families Minister, Will Quince, has written about the vital work of social workers - who he says are unsung heroes.
Responding to trauma, taking pride in practice and celebrating our achievements in social work
Mandy Goodenough, Principal Child and Family Social Worker for Leicestershire County Council, discusses how the local authority celebrates examples of great social work practice.
Children’s Social Work Matters: 10 years of collaboration and innovation in Yorkshire and the Humber
Karen Jones is a Communications and Marketing Manager for Children's Social Work Matters. Here, she reflects on how Yorkshire and Humber's regional partnership has evolved over a decade.
Plymouth City Council: prioritising NAAS as a learning need
David Neal talks about his involvement in developing a CPD framework that uses NAAS.
Expanding the Teaching Partnerships Programme: Creating the right environments for excellent practice and innovation
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Working in children's social care
Read how 4 Teaching Partnerships are working to secure a steady stream of high-calibre social workers to the frontline.
South West London & Surrey Social Work Teaching Partnership: Attracting, developing and retaining the best and the brightest social workers
Libbi Aldred, Developing Together: Social Work Teaching Partnership, discusses the benefits of getting involved in the programme.
Social Workers in Schools: Bringing our expertise into educational settings
Caitlin Neal reflects on her experience with the Social Workers in Schools team and her work to support the wellbeing of social workers in Harrow.
Social workers: resilient, tenacious and committed to helping children and young people
Lee Pardy-McLaughlin OBE has spent the last 25 years working across children’s services. Here he shares his passion for the profession and why it's time to celebrate social workers.