Family safeguarding: how the approach works in practice
The introduction of the family safeguarding model in Lancashire County Council’s children’s services encourages social workers to see parents as partners
Kirsty Ayakwah
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How one council secured a second consecutive outstanding rating for children's services
On returning to Lincolnshire, Ofsted found 'excellent' practice under high-quality leadership. Two social workers explain the secrets of the county council's success
Ask the expert: 'My role is no longer challenging, I need something new'
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice on returning to the profession and on finding a more challenging role
Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice, conference told
Inaugural anti-racism conference hears calls for leaders to critically examine their own biases and understand the impact of racial trauma on staff
Joint working and learning new things: social work in a transition team
Working in Hampshire County Council’s transition team has helped to broaden the skills base of practitioners in the team and given them opportunities to progress their careers. Two social workers tell...
'I want social workers to come back because they will see a different place to the one they left'
Herefordshire Council explains how reforms in its children’s service provision are positively impacting social workers and families