Part of BASW's Taught Skills Development Programme
Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
This one-day programme is designed as a peer learning experience and refresher, providing detailed case law/practice updates and a reflective space to support those working in-depth with MCA and DoLS processes, BIA colleagues in practice, authorisers, and mental health assessors to explore these current issues in practice.
The Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) is being rolled out across England, with many elements mandated under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. If you’re a Children and Families Social Worker in Greater Manchester and want to learn how the Pathfinder authorities have implemented this model—and what it could mean for your practice—this event is for you.
A successful practice placement depends on good preparation.
This is your chance to hear about the real experiences of recent students and learn about some of steps you can take to ensure you not only survive your placement but thrive too.
You will hear about how good preparation will support you to make the most of the breadth of learning and development opportunities you can benefit from while on your placement.
The idea for this group has organically grown from the BASW Independent Social Worker online FaceBook group, where people have been reaching out within the forum to share information, seek advice and guidance. Showing the need for a platform to discuss the positives and the issues impacting the fostering world. The responses have been very heartfelt and demonstrate the necessity of having a community support group, with a common theme of fostering assessments and the evolution of this work.
This event is hosted by the BASW Norfolk Branch in partnership with the BASW Children and Families group. Find out about our branches and thematic groups: https://basw.co.uk/support/groups-and-networks
The latest report from the National Child Safeguarding Review Panel was published on 11 March 2025. “It’s Silent”: Race, racism and safeguarding children. This report was undertaken on behalf of the Panel by Jahnine Davis and the VKPP Data Insights Team with support from the Panel member subgroup.
This online forum is for social workers looking for their first employed social work role in England or for those who are looking to return to the profession after a career break. You may also find the session helpful if you have been in the same role for a long time and are now applying for alternative social work jobs.
The forum will bring you together with a facilitator and a small group of social workers with whom you will have chance to:
> Discuss tips on completing online applications
> Develop confidence in online and face to face interviews
This training session is for social care practitioners working with children and young people to upskill themselves in terms of approaching complex trauma in young people.
Delivered by Harrison Dax Nash, a trainer with over 15 years’ expertise developing a child and youth care charity in South Africa. Dovetailing with this year’s World Social Work Day theme of ‘Co-building Hope & Harmony’, Harrison’s experiences demonstrate the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures, and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
By popular demand, SASW MHO Conference is returning in person for 2026! Join us at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow on March 5th 2026 for this year's conference, Flourishing in Practice: Resourcing and Sustaining Scotland's MHOs.
This conference is sponsored by both Scottish Government and will offer a fantastic line up of plenary speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. Spaces are limited so book now to secure you place.
A safe community space for neurodivergent (ND) student social workers, ASYE and newly qualified social workers (NQSW) in the UK.
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6.30pm till 8pm – all students, NQSWs and ASYE social workers who are neurodivergent (no formal diagnosis necessary) are most welcome to come along.
The panel is jointly run by the Scottish Association of Social Work, the Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, and Social Work Scotland. The panel was created to bring together experienced frontline workers, newly qualified workers, students and policy makers in Government to address the issues affecting social work today. It is an opportunity to influence those policy makers and the future of social work with your experience and knowledge.
This year’s World Social Work Day Theme: Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’, highlights the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures, and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
Communication is vital in Welsh social work because it builds trust, enables co-production, and ensures culturally sensitive, rights-based practice—directly improving outcomes for individuals. When communication is clear, inclusive, and empathetic, people are more likely to engage, feel empowered, and receive support that meets their needs. • In Wales, communication is not just a skill—it’s a core intervention. • It affects how individuals experience services, understand their rights, and participate in decisions.
Our aim is to challenge ageism and advocate for more effective social work practice in later life.
Our work includes: • Advocating for social work responses to improve wellbeing through allyship and empowerment • Promoting policy and holistic practice that recognises diversity and intersecting experiences within the ageing population • Promoting social work in later life in education and professional development • Developing and sharing evidence about how social work contributes to positive ageing.
BASW Independents Local Networks provide an excellent opportunity to build professional links with other self-employed social workers in your area. These meetings are currently virtual and held on MS Teams.
This group meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month.