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Mithran Samuel is editor of communitycare.co.uk You can find him on X/Twitter at @mithransamuel and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithran-samuel-68738021/ Email Mithran with feedback on your experience of the site at mithran.samuel@markallengroup.com

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A practice educator or social work manager talking to a student

Social work leaders, Workforce

Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding

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Workforce

Union recommends rejection of local government pay offer

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A group of people enjoying a game in a warm room, highlighting inclusivity and connection. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, showcasing friendship and laughter.

Adults, Social work leaders

Starmer urged to ‘save supported housing’ in face of sector financial ‘crisis’

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Social work leaders, Workforce

Regulator consults on dropping requirement for social workers to report gender identity

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Children, Social work leaders

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund opens for applications in 2025-26

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Young boy in a hoodie in what appears to be the grounds of a prison looking downcast

Children, Social work leaders

Government authorises use of synthetic pepper spray in YOIs against Youth Justice Board advice

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Children, Legal, Social work leaders

New private law model substantially improves experiences of children and families, say practitioners

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Social work leaders, Workforce

Local government pay: employers make ‘full and final’ offer

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Mother looking at young daughter, who is sitting on her lap, during session with a social worker

Children, Social work leaders

Sector bodies urge Phillipson to reconsider Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund cuts

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Middle-aged man giving advice to young man, while sitting on park bench

Children, Social work leaders

Councils given guide to evidence on mentoring schemes for children in care

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Children, Early careers, Social work leaders, Workforce

Social work ‘needs push’ to embed anti-discriminatory practice, say post-qualifying standards authors

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Female care worker smiling as she enters the house of an older woman whom she is greeting

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Government renews funding to help overseas care staff left without work due to exploitation or visa issues

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Girl looking sad to symbolise having suffered abuse

Children, Social work leaders

DfE makes huge cut to Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund payments

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Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Government launches digital social care qualification but providers criticise level of training funding

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Jess Phillips, the minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, standing in front of a Union flag

Children, Social work leaders

National child protection agency to provide oversight of practice in England

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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

New ADCS president sets out stall as government embarks on children’s social care reforms

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