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Following the general election I thought it interesting to hear about what’s happening in these two countries.
read moreFollowing the general election I thought it interesting to hear about what’s happening in these two countries.
read moreSubtitled “Reflections from practice”a new book by Bill McKitterick that offers a fresh and innovative view on leadership for social workers and managers.
read moreThe formal debate on mandatory reporting took place at the BASPCAN Congress in Edinburgh where a packed theatre voted substantially against the proposal initially and , at the end, still voted against but with a much reduced majority.
read moreJohn Devaney MBE, Director of Social Work Education at Queens University , Belfast who Chaired the Congress gives his thoughts on the success of the event. Then, to follow, Sue Berelowitz, the Deputy Children’s Commissioner for England, talks about new initiatives and improved chances to hear the voice of the child.
read moreBASPCAN (British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Congress opens with emotional reminder of the...
read moreBharti’s passion to challenge the root causes of child exploitation and abuse underpins her leadership role with ECPAT UK, where she has overseen important changes to law and policy in the area of child protection and trafficking prevention.
read moreIt certainly has been child protection week! With the Prime Minister announcing his ideas for professionals in child protection to be charged with ‘wilful neglect’
read moreWe should look to the person not the party when the dust has settled and the real work on the historic child abuse inquiry starts.
read moreWith the announcement of the new Chair of the Historic Abuse Inquiry this is a story that should be referred to that inquiry as I...
read moreThis episode has a conversation about a non profit company working with young adults with a learning disability and a bit from me...
read moreShe talks of initiatives, political support, policy priorities and hopes for the future in a wide ranging interview.
read moreA couple of years ago, I made a Freedom of Information request asking how many British men had been prosecuted under this legislation since its inception 17 years ago
read moreAn excellent interview with Julie Taylor who Chairs the Congress Committee for the BASPCAN Congress 2015 at the University of...
read moreWe offer training to employers who, like us, recognise that good news stories told by social workers will improve public perception and help them to do their jobs without stigma.
read moreA strong supporter of social work and a survivor of abuse, she talks of her commitment to protecting the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities.
read moreJSWEConference Thoughts of newly qualified workers and social media in social work education
read moreAn interview with Guy Shennan, the recently elected Chair of the British Association of Social Workers. Then, a short interview I...
read moreThree more great interviews from this year’s JSWEConference. Such a rich vein of content. I hope you enjoy them. Today’s...
read moreRUTH SMITH is Editor and Content Director of Community Care, the multi-award winning information service for social workers. She is...
read moreThis is a guest blog by Peter Garsden , leading child abuse lawyer. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced government plans...
read moreAn interview with Alan Wood, President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services. Currently DCS for Hackney and...
read moreThree more interviews from the Joint Social Work Education Conference. Firstly Clare Parkinson,Lucille Allain and Helen Hingley-Jones...
read moreThree more excellent interviews from the Joint Social Work Education Conference at Royal Holloway, University of London. Firstly, Tim...
read moreThis episode has two interviews I gave on topical child care subjects. The first talks about the influence of Peter Righton , a...
read moreThe 16th UK Joint Social Work Education Conference and 8th UK Social Work Research Conference Royal Holloway, University of London 23–25 July 2014.
read moreJane Evans, trauma parenting specialist, discusses the important issue of child to parent abuse ahead of Mirror or Mirage?: Is...
read moreProfessional Officer for the British Association of Social Workers, Nushra, gives an excellent interview/discussion. We talk about...
read morePractical discussion with Jenni Randall and David Akinsanya, providing advice for front line staff and students. Jenni was awarded...
read moreToday’s guest blog is from Dr Tuhinul Islam, a Bangladeshi Social Work Practitioner, child right activists, researcher and...
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