Complaints practitioner Elizabeth Stennett argues for a systemic approach in responding to social work complaints ...

Inspection reforms would see councils downgraded for placing children in illegal homes, as Ofsted flags concerns about ...

Lead child protection practitioners (LCPPs) will be required to both investigate child protection cases and chair ensuing ...

The DfE has published standards setting out the knowledge and skills expected of lead child protection practitioners ...

Community Care's legal masterclass on the Care Act 2014 includes training on needs assessments and safeguarding cases ...

Inspection reforms would see councils downgraded for placing children in illegal homes, as Ofsted flags concerns about unregistered homes being ...

Ask Inform brings together trusted information to help practitioners understand social work guidance and research ...

Regulator says there are ongoing challenges around placement provision, limiting students' exposure to statutory work ...

Number of registered social work students in Scotland fell by 10% from 2022-25, but has increased in the past year ...

BASW and Skills for Care call for update of 11-year-old knowledge and skills statement for adult social workers ...

An AMHP service in Lincolnshire worked with their CAMHS and providers to reduce repeat Mental Health Act assessments ...