We start by dismissing the lives of disabled people, regarding them of being of less value, excluding them from daily activities. We end by making quality of life judgements about older and disabled people to ‘save society the costs of looking after them’ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Our #ChangeTheScript campaign calls on the entertainment industry to change the script on social work. Join us by using our campaign toolkit. Visit our website where you'll find downloadable images, social media posts, and more: socialworkengland.org.uk/about/about-so…

This would have been my dream role as a social worker in practice check it out 👇👀

Amazing Systemic Approaches to Restorative practice training today, such complex hypothesis developed by colleagues to inform our work with children and families.

Really important article for us to consider in our offer to ASYEs and the anti-racist practice steering group Eleanor Hirst Ash Khanom Vicky Sattler Stockport Restorative Team

‘I get overwhelmed by the noises and crowds of school’ Enrin and this school are not unique, this is replicated in schools across the country. It’s not just a #SENDcrisis, it’s a #Schoolcrisis bbc.co.uk/news/uk-688310…

Lucy told us about her experience working as a #SeniorPractitioner with #StockportFamily 👉 orlo.uk/4T8gt We are looking for Children’s Social Workers to join us at #TeamStockport. Come along to our recruitment event to find out more 👉 orlo.uk/WxSJb

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed person to join our service as a #SpecialistTeachingAssistant to support the development, learning, and inclusion of deaf children and young people 👉 orlo.uk/7eYXs #AmbitiousStockport #TeamStockport #StockportJobs

Couldn't agree more. In his pamphlet, Gordon Brown calls for a national plan for children including a cross-government poverty taskforce to be created. Both vital to the future success of a generation & our economy. theguardian.com/business/artic…

What an honour to be at the APPG event alongside Children's Commissioner for England today. ‘How will the next Government prioritise the issues that matter to young people” The voice of the yp - “without a stable present how can we have a stable future ?”

A must read for anyone wanting to understand the human impact of our failed immigration system, very proud to support such a brilliant organisation advocating for the most vulnerable people in our society harmed by the institutionalised violence.

Parents of children with disabilities often continue to live with prolonged trauma...we need a trauma informed approach and emotional support as standard not when they are at breaking point. bps.org.uk/psychologist/t…

Powerful to hear Ashley John-Baptiste talk about his experiences this morning on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Love this morning. Much food for thought for those of us working for change within the system.

Due a colleague relocating we're looking for a passionate social worker to join our Children with Disabilities team! We would welcome applications from NQSWs as well as social workers wanting to develop new specialism. greater.jobs/job/75642737

Take it in. The first female chancellor. The first housing secretary who's actually lived in social housing. The first education secretary who was on free school meals. An energy secretary who actually believes in aggressively fighting climate change. Not a bad afternoon.

Still a few days to apply to be part of our brilliant Children with Disabilities team!

Social Work England stands against racism and oppression in all its forms. Read our full statement on our website: socialworkengland.org.uk/news/social-wo…

Social workers, managers, other professionals, please consider completing this short questionnaire for research by @CiaranMMMurphy into threats, intimidation and violence towards child protection professionals. Such an important and under researched problem.

Are you passionate about children with disabilities and/or looking to develop your career in a new direction? We are keen to hear from aspiring or experienced Team Leaders as we build our CWD service to meet the growing needs of children in Stockport.