The CQC must improve how it assesses local authorities against delivery of the Care Act In wake of criticism of the Care Quality Commission, Pete Feldon suggests improvements In focus 28 Nov 2024
‘My social worker gave me a sense of family when I had none’ Deanna M Lehman describes a traumatic childhood in care, its legacy and how the support of her social worker made a difference In focus 28 Nov 2024
Why Christmas is a bittersweet time for social workers Gitana Bartkiene says the festive period can be a bittersweet time for frontline workers like her Viewpoint 27 Nov 2024
13k more children's social workers needed over next decade LGA calls for a workforce strategy and recruitment drive to meet rising need News 27 Nov 2024
Why my mother and other persecuted unmarried mums deserve an apology Phil Frampton explains why the church and state must own up to their role in the ‘harrowing’ suffering of his mother and thousands like her Viewpoint 27 Nov 2024
Children suffering familial sexual abuse not being heard or believed by professionals ‘Disturbing’ report by national safeguarding panel blames a lack of skills and calls for action News 26 Nov 2024
What do social workers and punk rockers have in common? Adults social worker and Rodney Faizi, aka Rodney Rock!T, says there are strong links between the profession and the anti-establishment music genre News 25 Nov 2024
A ‘vicious circle of higher spend and poorer outcomes’ for looked after children An extra 10,000 will be in care by end of decade if we don’t act, say county councils News 25 Nov 2024
Parents with learning disabilities unfairly treated Experts warn of human rights breaches as children removed News 21 Nov 2024
Crackdown on profiteering from children's social care in reforms hailed as biggest in a generation But is it the reset needed? A breakdown of government announcement with sector reaction and analysis News 18 Nov 2024