Children and Families Minister, Will Quince, has written about the vital work of social workers - who he says are unsung heroes.
Mandy Goodenough, Principal Child and Family Social Worker for Leicestershire County Council, discusses how the local authority celebrates examples of great social work practice.
Rachel Baker, Academy Learning Lead in Warwickshire, talks about her journey as a social worker and life coach. She shares how she is helping social workers to take control of their wellbeing.
Karen Jones is a Communications and Marketing Manager for Children's Social Work Matters. Here, she reflects on how Yorkshire and Humber's regional partnership has evolved over a decade.
Patriche Bentick discusses her journey to become a Senior Practitioner at Camden Council and making tangible change for Black and Ethnic Minority social workers, communities and children.
Denise Allen is a Fostering Social Worker at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council where Helen Pasco is a foster carer. The pair reflect on what they’ve learnt about fostering over the years.
David Neal talks about his involvement in developing a CPD framework that uses NAAS.
Read how 4 Teaching Partnerships are working to secure a steady stream of high-calibre social workers to the frontline.
Libbi Aldred, Developing Together: Social Work Teaching Partnership, discusses the benefits of getting involved in the programme.
Jenna Kovacs, a Fostering Social Worker in Sunderland, talks about her role in supporting foster families and why she loves being part of a carer’s fostering journey.
Fostering Team Manager, Helen Milliken, and Caitlyn, a member of the Durham Children in Care Council Group tell us about their work with foster carers.