The final programme in the three-part Protecting our Children series on BBC2 gave further insight into some of the difficult cases that arise so often within children and families social work.
New statistics from Cafcass reporting record numbers of children being referred to social services have sparked widespread debate in the media, even drawing in ITV’s flagship daytime show, This...
Commenting on Cafcass’ announcement that the number of children referred into care in England has hit a record high, Sue Kent, BASW professional officer, said: “It is necessary that referrals are on...
Social workers in Northern Ireland are invited to come along to the Long Gallery in Stormont to mark the 2012 World Social Work Day on Monday 12 March.
Free workshop for members on ‘gaining influence in government’ BASW Cymru is hosting two interactive workshops.
Social workers in Wales will mark World Social Work Day with a conference featuring a presentation on multi-agency working from Gwent Police, and life as a social worker overseas, presented by the...
BASW professional officer Sue Kent shares her perspective on the second of the three Protecting our Children documentaries on BBC2.
A major event in Perth on 20 March offers social workers a chance to advance their professional development while joining with fellow professionals across the globe in marking World Social Work Day.
The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW – part of BASW) has hit out at plans to abolish prison Visiting Committees.
BASW has responded to the government’s decision to reject the stance of the Family Justice Review and press ahead with legislation that would enshrine the rights of both parents to have access to...