On Thursday 19 November, we will be hosting a designated CPD day on Twitter. From 10am to 2pm the team will be on hand for you to you ask questions and take part in discussions about CPD. Tweet us your questions, or use the hashtag #YourSocialWorkEngland to get involved.

Watched a great film yesterday: Rocks- a film about British teenagers that was both current and relevant. Also a film that highlights the need for a social worker in school!

Some great articles to read on this platform! Including mine on school based placements!

Great to speak with Irine Mano yesterday and hear that social work placements in schools are happening in some parts of the UK.

This would be a great thing for males in the Leeds area to get involved with.

Check out my article in Social Work News 👇 mysocialworknews.com/article/can-a-…

'Can a placement in a school help social work students learn about statutory tasks in social work?'

Happy Saturday! Here's a weekend coffee break read for you: The Wizard of Oz...through the eyes of a safeguarding social worker! 😂We'll never watch this classic in the same way again Graham Brown Family Safeguarding... mysocialworknews.com/article/the-so…

The Social Work England architects behind 'Social Work Week 2021' take us behind the scenes of the planning for the first-of-its-kind event, March 8-12 - watch the full video here: mysocialworknews.com/article/video-…

Our CPD learning resources can enable you to make good decisions and live by the Social Work England BASW professional standards. See new resources for #SocialWorkWeek2021 #WSWD ow.ly/DYBn50DSDfk

Happy birthday Dr Diane Simpson -Hope you have a lovely birthday weekend x

Parental separation can be highly stressful for children and can have a big impact on their lives. For some, this impact can last into adulthood. Our recent report draws on the experiences of children and makes six recommendations. Read more here: nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/child…

Delighted to be contributing to this.

#UAESSW22 @ProsperaTedam Launch of Practitioner Guide to School Social Work in UAE.

I can’t wait to be part of this international event: Social work in schools - benefits and challenges Tickets, Thu 23 Mar 2023 at 11:00 | Eventbrite with ⁦Support Circle⁩ ⁦@ProsperaTedam⁩ ⁦@DrARoeschMarsh⁩ ⁦Lucy Porteous⁩ eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-work-…

Our session on social work in schools is on Thursday 23 March at 11am.

Parental Substance Use Webinar basw.co.uk/civicrm/event/…

It is nearly time for social work in schools- benefits and challenges! #SocialWorkWeek2023

Very interesting!

We hope that social workers and practice educators will review this article and think about the value of school-based social work placements.