IROs recognise that the best social workers and carers change children’s lives immeasurably for the better. We are determined to continue challenging standards so that all vulnerable children get the best quality care and support possible.

That’s why the Children and Social Work Bill is so important. The Children and Social Work Bill sets out a raft of provisions for looked-after children and makes other provision in relation to the wider welfare of children as well as social work reform and regulation of the social work profession.