Children, Inform Children

Tips on working with parents of children in care

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Teenager looking upset

Children, Social work leaders

‘Improving the protection of exploited children in the wake of the Casey audit’

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The word 'adoption' spelt out in coloured letters beneath cut-outs of a family

Children, Social work leaders

Adopter shortage continues to grow leaving more children facing long waits to be placed, figures show

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Mother With Son Trying To Keep Warm By Radiator At Home During Cost Of Living Energy Crisis

Children, Social work leaders

Addressing poverty: can social work go back to its roots?

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A teenager girl sitting on her bed looking sad

Children, Social work leaders

Hike in number of children’s homes sparks fears over quality of care placements

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Home care worker speaking to older person

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Number of British staff in adult social care continuing to fall as government cuts off visa route

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The word 'costs' spelt out in 3-D letters of increasing height against a turquoise background

Workforce

Social Work England fee hike ‘unjustifiable’ and follows ‘tokenistic consultation’, say staff bodies

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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

Non-social work staff lack confidence in managing risk in child in need cases, finds evaluation

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Children, Workforce

Social workers echo Munro warnings over children’s social care reforms

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The word 'fees' written on a notepad in the middle of a desk, alongside a computer, phone and some pencils

Social work leaders, Workforce

Social Work England presses ahead with 33% fee rise despite huge practitioner opposition

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Close-up of woman's hands with calculator and utility bills. The concept of rising prices for heating, gas, electricity. A lot of utility bills and hands in a warm sweater on a calculator

Workforce

Local government pay deal reached after two unions agree to offer

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Workforce

My Brilliant Colleague: ‘She’s the kind of leader who leaves a lasting impact’

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A Jewish circumcision ceremony

Children, Social work leaders

‘Circumcision is a core value for the UK’s Jewish community – and a safe procedure for baby boys’

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Children, Social work leaders

‘Non-therapeutic circumcision of boys is a safeguarding concern’

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Angela Eagle

Children, Social work leaders

Government to test using AI facial age estimation in asylum seeker age assessments

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