Member only content Chancellor called to raise mileage rate for social workers 12-year freeze is driving social workers out of profession, says BASW News 9 Oct 2023
Member only content Warning of gender and morality biases in CSE workshops with secondary school pupils Subjective attitudes of what’s ‘acceptable’ and what’s ‘risky’ influencing decisions and interventions, researchers say... News 5 Oct 2023
Member only content ‘Magic wands and fairy dust’ - the plight of social work leaders Report warns of danger of profession becoming ‘yes people’ to government News 5 Oct 2023
Member only content Social work urged to smarten up to technology facilitated domestic abuse Perpetrators are going digital, but profession’s response stuck in analogue era, say researchers News 5 Oct 2023
Member only content Where’s the plan to tackle poor mental health? Powerful coalition calls on government to act amid rise in people suffering News 5 Oct 2023
‘We have gone from a trust-based culture to a fear-based culture’ As he retires after 13 years representing social workers with employment issues, Jeremy Walker shares his thoughts In focus 4 Oct 2023
Member only content Film about inspiring social worker is a legacy for the next generation Film about inspiring social worker is a legacy for the next generation News 4 Oct 2023
Ban schools permanently excluding children who have a social worker Researchers say it’s time to consider move after finding care experienced pupils three times more likely to be excluded News 4 Oct 2023
An open letter to senior managers, line managers and practice educators An overseas worker who trained in the UK calls for cultures that promote inclusivity and respect difference Viewpoint 4 Oct 2023