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

A response to a Scottish Government consultation on transitions

The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report

BASW is calling on the next UK Government to support the social work sector to ensure continuity of care and support.

The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.

Annabel Smith, Professional Lead for Social Care in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and member of the BASW social work in health group, shares some of her thoughts on children’s mental health.

BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week.

Director of FosterSupport Jane Collins writes about the nature of trauma and how damaging zero tolerance policies are for children in care and SEND.

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. 

Earlier this year, Rebekah Pierre (Social worker and BASW PO) requested her care-files, and was shocked by what they contained. The below open letter is penned as a call to action, and to raise awareness about the importance of kind, caring and accurate case records, as part of National Care Leavers Week 2022.