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Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children.

BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign.

As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence

BASW Chair and CEO write to the Times and the Guardian following the the horrific failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the vital role of local multiagency safeguarding.

All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children, working with the National Children’s Bureau, are presenting this high-profile event on children’s social care reform. 

The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

Social work needs to be properly funded to retain the workforce and protect vulnerable children and adults.

On 21st June 2022 the Working Group on Equal Protection of Children Against Assault will share their views in Parliament and discuss banning corporal punishment of children in England.