Responding to the College of Social Work’s announcement that it is ready to re-open talks with BASW, Hilton Dawson, Chief Executive of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), said:
“Our position remains unchanged, we do not believe the college of Social Work should be launching without BASW.
“As the College well know, BASW has been seeking to re-establish talks since they were unilaterally broken off in September.
“These talks are vital in establishing a college that is independent, sustainable and accountable to social workers, wherein BASW will play a central part.
“It is essential that the college demonstrate good faith by communicating directly with BASW and by postponing any launch until those talks have taken place.”