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- IRO Conference – Not to stop questioning …
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- Call to action all social workers: please use this opportunity to share your perspective
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- PSDP—Resources and Tools: Critical conversations in social work supervision | Research in PracticeThis learning tool is taken from the work of Peggy O’Neill and Maria del Mar Fariñain their paper, ‘Constructing Critical Conversations in Social … Continue reading PSDP—Resources and Tools: Critical conversations in social work supervision | Research in Practice
- Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReviewOn 15 January 2021, the Education Secretary announced the launch of an independent review of children’s social care. The review, led by Josh … Continue reading Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReview
- Today sees the publication of the report from the Our Care Our Say group: “Is this the time people are going to listen?”One week on from the announcements of the Care Review in England, the ‘Our Care, Our Say’ report sets out what care experienced people think … Continue reading Today sees the publication of the report from the Our Care Our Say group: “Is this the time people are going to listen?”
- Independent review of children’s social care | GOV.UKSource: GOV.UK About the review The government’s manifesto committed to review the children’s social care system to make sure children and young people … Continue reading Independent review of children’s social care | GOV.UK
- ‘Let’s talk about racism’ | Research in Practice‘Let’s talk about racism’ 3 superb short films with @Rashidabaig2 @NimalJude and Brian Amos from Croydon talking about the impact of racism and … Continue reading ‘Let’s talk about racism’ | Research in Practice
- Addressing barriers to the progression of black and minority ethnic social workers to senior leadership roles | Research in PracticeThis knowledge briefing is written specifically for managers of practice supervisors. It focuses on how they can proactively support the progression of black … Continue reading Addressing barriers to the progression of black and minority ethnic social workers to senior leadership roles | Research in Practice
- Positive supervision culture – Practice Supervisor Development Programme Repository | Research in PracticeSupervision is fundamental in children’s social care. It is the bedrock on which excellent practice is built and the foundation for the development … Continue reading Positive supervision culture – Practice Supervisor Development Programme Repository | Research in Practice
- Prof. Ravinder Barn on the Needs for Children and Young People from Vulnerable Groups – Free WebinarChildren and young people who grow up in state care are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in society. On 20 … Continue reading Prof. Ravinder Barn on the Needs for Children and Young People from Vulnerable Groups – Free Webinar
- Building back better: Reaching England’s left behind children | Children’s Commissioner for EnglandJoin @annelongfield on 17 Feb, as she gives her last speech as Children’s Commissioner, where she will argue that children should be at … Continue reading Building back better: Reaching England’s left behind children | Children’s Commissioner for England
LATEST POSTS: GOOD PRACTICE
- Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS): SMASHING the Glass Ceiling – Employment Skills Event | www.basw.co.uk
- Audit tool to support early and effective permanency planning for looked after children.
- COVID-19: Guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers and IRO Managers
- THE ADOPTION AND CHILDREN (CORONAVIRUS) (AMENDED) REGULATIONS 2020
- Ofsted’s Annual Report: highlighting some of the big issues for social care
- THE PRESSURE TO CHOOSE AN EXCLUSIVE IDENTITY
- Research in Practice | Transitional safeguarding – bridging the gap between Children’s and Adults’ Services
- Final call: UEA evaluation of the DfE 2015 Regulations and Guidance for long-term foster care #IROs #Research
- Landmark collection of reports published today: “The genie is now out of the bottle” says Ian Dickson
LATEST POSTS: pUBLICATIONS / RESEARCH
- PSDP—Resources and Tools: Critical conversations in social work supervision | Research in Practice
- Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReview
- Care Review: Sector responds to long-awaited announcement amid concerns over appointment of chair
- ‘Where are the Black girls in our CSA services, studies and statistics?’
- A Care Review in England? Whose views count?
- Guest post: How independent reviewing officers can support ‘My Right Friend’ | @IV_Network
- “The First Day of Forever”: film launched to improve journey for special guardians | via @ChildFamJustice
- CHILD WELFARE INEQUALITIES PROJECT (2015-2019) NUFFIELD FOUNDATION
- The impact of Covid-19
LATEST POSTS: POLICY, GUIDANCE & LAW
- Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReview
- Care Review: Sector responds to long-awaited announcement amid concerns over appointment of chair
- RACISM, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION – EDUCATION & ACTIVISM
- A Care Review in England? Whose views count?
- Government consultation on whether to continue relaxing children’s social care a ‘shambles’ | www.basw.co.uk
- CHILD WELFARE INEQUALITIES PROJECT (2015-2019) NUFFIELD FOUNDATION
- REMOVAL OF SAFEGUARDS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE – JUDICIAL REVIEW GIVEN GO AHEAD
- NIROMP: Nominations for National IRO Advisory Group
- Public Law Working Group Recommendations to achieve best practice in the child protection and family justice systems:Special guardianship orders | June 2020
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