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Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Half of councils given funding to recruit 461 social work apprentices to bolster children’s workforce

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
DfE ditches plan to cap agency social worker pay to equivalent for permanent staff

Social workers should be core part of community alcohol services, says proposed treatment guidelines

Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Minister sidesteps question on whether government will proceed with Mental Health Act reform

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Fund return to social work scheme and boost admin support to tackle vacancies, LGA urges government

Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Moving from compliance to professional curiosity for social workers key to improvement – study
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