Take the superhero mask off - you're only human! Social worker Gitana Sakenaite's timely reminder to be kind to yourself and each other Viewpoint 7 Dec 2021
England's chief social workers condemn abuse of profession Chiefs join groundswell call for more holistic view in wake of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy News 7 Dec 2021
Social workers respond to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy on social media A selection of posts from Twitter that give social work's take beyond the media headlines and calls for action News 6 Dec 2021
£23 billion a year is the cost of adverse childhood, says England's children's social care review report Independent Review of Children's Social Care publishes economic analysis to back up case for change News 2 Dec 2021
National newspaper criticised for stigmatising children in care People with care experience and social workers speak out against article published in The Times News 24 Nov 2021
Covid's impact on children in care revealed by government figures Lockdowns restrictions and delay in court proceedings cited as to blame for significant fall in activity News 18 Nov 2021
Social worker blows whistle on abuses at privately-run children's prison Ofsted calls on government to act over Oakhill Secure Training Centre News 11 Nov 2021
Competitions watchdog suggests regulation of children's placements is 'outdated' Last day to respond to CMA's interim report speculating on reasons behind lack of places and high prices in market News 11 Nov 2021
40,000 social workers at risk of being unable to practise from 1 December England regulator urges social workers to renew registration 'immediately' News 10 Nov 2021
Crime and punishment It’s time social work’s vital role in criminal justice is recognised, say Caroline Bald and Helen Woods who lead BASW’s criminal justice group. Shahid Naqvi reports In focus 9 Nov 2021