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BASW chief elected president of International Federation of Social Workers Europe

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Does your caseload match the average calculated by the DfE?

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Adoption practice remains strong but regional agencies struggling to recruit and retain social workers

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Community Care celebrates 50 years reporting on and supporting social work

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Most social workers experiencing deteriorating mental health due to work, finds survey

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Social Work England’s performance improved last year, finds regulator’s watchdog

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Regulator calls for consistency of support for NQSWs as DfE develops children’s early career framework

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Frisbee Crockery: a girl’s journey from abusive home to safety in care

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Social Work England launches first annual survey of profession

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Adults, Children, Workforce

‘Increase social work bursaries and review caseloads and pay’: BASW’s manifesto for next government

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‘His unwavering support had a profound impact on my son’s life’

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Strike action by social workers put on hold but no agreement over pay dispute

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Social workers resume strike action as dispute remains unresolved

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Social work leaders, Workforce

Social worker morale has fallen since 2020, finds study for regulator

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Most social workers report rise in number of experienced colleagues quitting jobs

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