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How do we stop young people carrying knives? Shahid Naqvi spoke to two managers behind a pioneering programme at Southwark’s Youth Justice Service in London In focus 3 Feb 2025
The paradox of social work is that we are complicit in sustaining the very systems that propagate harm Stephanie Rost argues the profession must look beyond providing sticking plaster for capitalism’s effects In focus 3 Feb 2025
Social work leadership is failing – it’s time for radical change Bosses are more focused on looking good for Ofsted than what really matters, warns a senior leader writing anonymously for PSW Viewpoint 3 Feb 2025
Social work values can take on toxic management cultures In the wake of a host of institutional scandals, Kath Morris outlines a new model for creating ethical, compassionate and humane leaders In focus 3 Feb 2025
Tribunal ruling paves way for full employment rights for foster carers Cost to councils could be massive but campaigners say it would solve recruitment crisis News 30 Jan 2025
Social work’s values will be vital to make the rise of the machines ethical Professor Amanda Taylor-Beswick on what the fifth industrial revolution and rapid advances in AI mean for the profession Viewpoint 30 Jan 2025
Social workers increasingly struggling amid cost of living crisis Charity says its leading to 'burnout, stress and anxiety' impacting on their ability to do the job News 30 Jan 2025
Is it time to add to the Equality Act? Social worker Daniel Thompson suggests what should become new protected characterstics Viewpoint 30 Jan 2025
‘As a Jew, I have never felt more fearful or vulnerable’ A social worker's warning on Holocaust Memorial Day not to let history repeat itself News 27 Jan 2025
Housing crisis seeing more homeless families relocated out of area Directors of services and politicians warn of increased child safeguarding risks and strain on council coffers News 24 Jan 2025