Our profession, particularly child protection, is under intense scrutiny from media and government. How we respond will be crucial, writes Social Work Tutor. "We are entering what feels like a pivotal time for social work practice. We have a prime minister who is taking an active interest in our profession. Whether you agree with his … Continue reading ‘Social workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?’
The Children and Social Work Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 May and will have a second reading on 14th June 2016. This is an important Bill. Read and follow progress of the Bill: here You can download the Children and Social Work Bill: here The Queen's Speech briefing note, published … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill
Our witnesses this morning are @IsabelleTrowler (9.30) and @edwardtimpson (10.30) on social work reform. Watch live: https://t.co/OGY3QjQKZe — Education Committee (@CommonsEd) May 4, 2016 Appearing before the education select committee yesterday, Isabelle Trowler explained why she is keen for lasting structural reform combined with professional development. Watch the session: here Isabelle told the committee: We are in … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler & Edward Timpson questioned on Government’s social work reform
Professor Eileen Munro CBE is a leading social work academic and author of the influential Munro review into Child Protection. She recently delivered a seminar for the social work training scheme Frontline. “This is a really exciting time to be in social work despite the funding cuts. We have this chance that we must try and … Continue reading The Munro Review – What’s changed and where next? #socialwork
"Rethinking Children’s Services Fit for the Future?" Worth making time to read this excellent collection of essays, exploring new perspectives on how to do better for children and families across the country in the context of increased demand and reduced funding. The report published by Catch22 and the National Children’s Bureau (NCB).‘Rethinking Children’s Services: Fit … Continue reading How to do better for children and families across the country
Dr Yvon Guest is a resilience worker, an activist, counsellor, trainer and researcher. Her blog is intended as a resource for everyone interested in issues that affect looked after children, care leavers and care experienced adults. Worth following Yvon. Here's an extract from one of her blogs: Extract 'Relationships with friends, teachers, mentors, carers, partners and in-laws have … Continue reading Relationships and resilience
Welcome news: Alison O’Sullivan has been appointed to co-chair an expert group to oversee attempts to boost support for children in care with mental health problems. Alison was formerly the president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and has been a strong voice of support for looked-after children and care leavers. Read more via Children & … Continue reading Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care
The Education Committee's report has been released today. Young people are being turned away by mental health services and looked-after children face significant challenges in getting access to mental health support. The report notes that child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are turning away vulnerable young people in care because they have not met the … Continue reading Vulnerable looked-after children turned away from mental health treatment
Nice blog by Karen Reeve, Interim Director of Children's Services, Swindon Council sourced via the ADCS website. The following extract draws attention to the important role of fathers and we've added relevant publications to the foot of this post. Extract from Karen's blog: One of the most poignant and perhaps impactful contributions of the day came from a young … Continue reading Fathers: seen but not heard?
Dave Hill has used his inaugural speech as the new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services to promise closer co-operation with adult service directors. “There remains effectively an underclass of families often repeating intergenerational cycles of deprivation, lack of opportunity and poor outcomes and we need to focus harder and do better,” he … Continue reading ADCS president aims to improve public image of care and end ‘formulaic’ social work
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