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Frontline Awards celebrate social work

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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The demands on children’s social workers are greater than ever. Families are still coping with the aftermath of the pandemic, while also facing a cost-of-living crisis that leaves over four million children living in poverty, with one million now classed as destitute.

Reflections from 40 years on the frontline in the fight against child sexual abuse

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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I will always remember the day I first shook hands with a convicted sex offender. It was 1981 in Gloucester Prison. I was 26 years old and working as a probation officer in Hereford at the time.

The law of humanity: Covid-19 and beyond

Monday, June 8, 2020

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A recent High Court judgment brings renewed attention to the state’s duty to protect children and families under the revived banner of the law of humanity.

Coping with the expected surge in children's services referrals

Monday, September 7, 2020

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As we gradually emerge out of national lockdown and children begin to go back to school in September, there are widespread concerns that agencies will see a surge of safeguarding and concerns raised.

Introducing the National Tutoring Programme

Monday, October 26, 2020

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Despite the inspiring efforts of teachers and school leaders since March, the impact of coronavirus on learning has been severe, particularly on children from low income families.

The need to properly finance local authorities

Friday, November 27, 2020

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During the first lockdown, many county leaders across the country feared that restrictions on children’s services – and particularly the inability to make contact and build support links face-to-face – would have huge consequences: creating an invisible crisis.

The care system is failing vulnerable young people

Friday, October 29, 2021

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Care Leavers Week, from the 25th to the 31st of October, is a chance to reflect on the ways in which we can work to improve the lives of care leavers.

Why more young people are speaking out about childhood abuse

Thursday, November 11, 2021

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Over the past 18 months, the National Association for People Abused in Childhood has encountered an unprecedented and sustained increase in the number of younger survivors contacting us for support.

Valuing and thanking our school governors

Friday, November 19, 2021

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I read an Ofsted report in the spring which praised a secondary school for its actions in sending a van to nearby housing estates when school children were at home as a result of Covid.

Reflecting on the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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It is with deep sorrow that we express our condolences to the family of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes following his untimely and tragic death.

Joined up education management systems are a crucial part of tracking down and supporting missing children

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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Dame Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England has announced that an inquiry is to be conducted into the number of children of school age that are missing from education.

Lessons on tackling inequalities from Child Q case

Thursday, April 7, 2022

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On Thursday 17 March, the world heard about Child Q, a 15-year-old girl who was strip-searched by the police after school staff believed her to be in possession of drugs.

Youth and extremism in the digital era

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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Digital media consumption in the UK, like elsewhere in the world, is growing rapidly.

Will the SEND green paper deliver on government promises?

Friday, July 29, 2022

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Will Quince, the minister for school standards, has said that ’at the heart of all my thinking is how we improve the outcomes for children and young people in the SEND system.’

Pupil premium changes will make schools' jobs tougher

Friday, March 19, 2021

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A recent government policy to change how funding for disadvantaged pupils is allocated this year has attracted widespread criticism.

Why online inclusive schooling is a must for foster children ‘out of education’

Monday, April 19, 2021

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Did you know that one full year ‘out of education’ can be the stark reality for a foster child experiencing multiple transitions between foster families.

Why we need new guidance to tackle rising domestic violence

Friday, April 30, 2021

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BASW England’s new domestic abuse guidance comes at a critical time; over the past 12 months, social workers have witnessed a double epidemic of coronavirus and skyrocketing domestic abuse.

Why we must invest in a better start for disadvantaged children

Thursday, July 1, 2021

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Babies and toddlers may have gone unnoticed, but alongside older children, they have also experienced the negative impact of the pandemic.

Catching up after Covid – the greatest challenge of a generation

Monday, July 5, 2021

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Last week, Sir Kevan Collins gave evidence to the Education Select Committee, the first time he has spoken since quitting as education recovery tsar.

Experiences of black and mixed heritage boys in the youth justice system

Friday, October 22, 2021

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If you work in youth justice, you will be all too familiar with the disproportionate number of black and mixed heritage boys in the system.

The case for water only in primary schools

Friday, March 6, 2020

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Southwark Council is implementing a water-only policy in 68 primary schools to support families and carers in offering children improved nutritional options.

Kinship care and the cost-of-living: A system broken for decades

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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Summer is usually the season when the sunshine brings joy and hope to the hearts and homes of many.

Our new Prime Minister must act to safeguard the rights of children

Friday, September 30, 2022

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Under Boris Johnson, children’s rights in England sadly regressed in many areas, and important rights protections for children are now seriously under threat.

#InclusionRevolution: Supporting young adults with SEND into paid employment

Monday, October 17, 2022

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We know that young people regularly say that getting a new job feels ‘impossible now’ because of the competition.

Kinship’s #ValueOurLove campaign urges government to support carers

Thursday, October 20, 2022

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Since time immemorial grandparents, aunties, uncles, siblings and other relatives and close friends have stepped up to raise a child they love when their parents are no longer able to care for them.

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