‘People don’t have to keep repeating their story to new social workers’ Worcestershire County Council’s learning disabilities team explains why they’ve ditched duty service in favour of the named social worker model In focus 29 May 2025
Social work has changed – and remained the same Retired practitioner Andrew Stanley qualified as a social worker in 1975. Now aged 72, he reflects on nearly 40 years in ‘a job like no other’ In focus 29 May 2025
The Emperor’s new clothes of social work reform Despite numerous reviews and new policies, why do social workers still spend so little time in face-to-face work, asks Sam Waterhouse In focus 29 May 2025
Ask, don't wait to be told about child sexual abuse CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) Centre's message to social workers News 29 May 2025
‘Assisted dying is our area, social work needs to own this’ Stark warning of consequences of failing to ensure profession’s perspective is incorporated into landmark legislation News 29 May 2025
Is there a crisis among adolescent males? Child psychotherapist Richard Cross talks to Shahid Naqvi about what’s going on with our young men In focus 29 May 2025
Message to Westminster from care-experienced young people Consultation of 325 people delivers three priorities to children’s minister Janet Daby News 29 May 2025
Gender identity and ethical practice: a reflection on working with children CAMHS practitioner Aimee Georgeson argues for the best interests of the child when approaching social transitioning Viewpoint 29 May 2025
Wales to remove profit from children's care welcomed by BASW Cymru Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children. News 20 Feb 2025
This Week in Westminster: Will the government fit the bill? As MPs return to their constituencies for February recess, we examine what’s been happening in parliament. Blog 13 Feb 2025