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Shame is too often the elephant in the room It’s not just an emotion, it drives behaviour, says Ash McMahon In focus 12 Feb 2026
Social workers at risk of legal action over AI inaccuracies Warning for profession in major study by leading think tank News 12 Feb 2026
‘They didn’t accept me and they didn’t support me’ A Zimbabwean social worker calls on the UK profession do more to look after practitioners recruited from overseas News 12 Feb 2026
Racism and the rise of the far-right: its impact on fostering In a climate of hostility, Harvey Gallagher calls for action to protect children in care and those who care for them from abuse or the risk of radicalisation Viewpoint 12 Feb 2026
How family group conferencing is transforming practice with adults Sean Ahern and Katriona Hartnett, FGC team managers at Camden Council, outline its impact In focus 12 Feb 2026
Four challenges facing England’s children’s social care reforms James Blewett, vice chair of the BASW children’s and families group, responds to government’s plans In focus 11 Feb 2026
Record numbers living in ‘very deep poverty’ latest figures show Joseph Rowntree Foundation says statistics are the worst for 30 years News 11 Feb 2026
Are you thinking of leaving statutory employment and going solo? An illuminating insight from two practitioners who made the giant leap to become independents In focus 11 Feb 2026
The Beckham family bust-up and what it has to do with social work Louise Palfreyman speaks to family estrangement expert Karl Melvin News 11 Feb 2026
Fresh fears raised over future of adoption therapeutic services Charity issues warning as government launches consultation News 11 Feb 2026