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Social work around the world: Zimbabwe

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‘Without her support, energy, and friendly challenge I very likely would have left my role’

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Children

Social workers split on giving money to struggling families to prevent children going into care, poll finds

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Portrait of Sad Crying Woman being Harrased and Bullied by Her Partner. Couple Arguing and Fighting Violently. Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse. Rack Focus with Boyfriend Screaming in Background

Children, Social work leaders

The overlooked link between poverty and domestic abuse in child protection: findings from research

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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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A group of South Asian social workers pictured at launch of a new representative organisation

Workforce

Group launched to represent South Asian social workers

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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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Three social workers discussing a case in their office
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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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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