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Social worker placements: Modelling restorative practice in a virtual workplace

Posted by: Philippa Shoesmith, Posted on: 25 March 2021 - Categories: Working in children's social care
Philippa Shoesmith

Philippa Shoesmith, Workforce Development Manager, shares Stockport Council’s journey to provide the best possible experience of digital placements to students during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Treating social workers like your own clients

Posted by: Loredana Grigore, Posted on: 27 January 2020 - Categories: Working in children's social care

Encouraging team development whilst supporting children and families is no easy task. Loredana Grigore shares her approach to NAAS and why putting social workers first, is the best course of action.

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