Two London South Bank University students seem to think they can. They have organised a conference, Can I practice the social work I believe in within the statutory sector?, for London-based social work students tomorrow.
"We're trying to develop critical thinking about the context of social work," says Dan Morton, a second year undergraduate social work student and one of the conference organisers.
Students attending the conference will be able to discuss day-to-day practice issues, as well as broader themes such as the social work reform programme (Moira Gibb, chair of the reform board, will answer questions) and the role of professional bodies and unions. "Hopefully we'll get a vibrant debate going," says Dan.
They're starting in London this year because that's where Dan and his fellow organiser Natalie Angel are studying, but Dan says he would like to see it become a nationwide event in the future. "We have to see if there is enough energy within the student body first."
Community Care will be covering the event.
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