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The Black Adoption Project: 24 London boroughs take a different approach to adoption disparity

The Black Adoption Project: 24 London boroughs taking a different approach to adoption disparity

Ofstednews

Last month, we published a report reflecting on early years provision in an international context. The report exp… https://t.co/21Z9tmhvej
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Taking Steps to Success: Tower Hamlets’ Learning Academy Open Evening

Join Tower Hamlets’ Learning Academy on the 14th of May for their free open evening: 'Taking Steps to Success for Newly Qualified Social Workers'.

Ofstednews

Ahead of the upcoming release of our report on the tutoring programme, we spoke to some of the teachers and the res… https://t.co/ElxakjQhYk
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Brent's conference celebrates social work!

On March 19th, Brent marked World Social Work Day with a conference celebrating the vital work that their Social Workers do, and the impact that they have on the local community.

londoncouncils

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the London Borough Apprenticeship Awards 2023! 🏆 2023 marks 13 year… https://t.co/L67EE0EI0u
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Child Social Care Practitioners Drive Anti-Racism in Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich are calling on passionate and dedicated social workers to join them in the crucial mission of confronting systemic racism.

Ofstednews

RT @WandsworthCPD: Great turnout for session one of the Ofsted Early Years Curriculum Roadshow on the education inspection framework (EIF)…
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Camden's social workers chat about togetherness

As part of the recent Social Work Week 2024 celebrations, Camden produced a series of videos where their social workers chatted about their careers and the sense of togetherness that working in the borough brings.

Ofstednews

RT @educationgovuk: It's #SATs results day, and overall improvements in maths and writing show that children are making good progress in ou…
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Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain

Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies RAAs contribute to good outcomes for children and families...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regional-adoption-practice-strong-but-challenges-remain

londoncouncils

We can accelerate local government's #climate delivery through the right private #investment models. Read more… https://t.co/SaWlFHRJNF
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London's children's social workers tell their story

On #SocialWorkWeek2024, we're recapping the experiences of London's Social Workers, shared with us as part of our 'Social Work Stories' series.

Ofstednews

RT @hmpps: Prisoners who take any form of learning activity have a significantly lower re-offending rate on release from prison. That’s wh…
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How feedback shapes practice in Barking and Dagenham

Amongst the challenges and complexities that can come with supporting vulnerable families and children, Barking and Dagenham love hearing from everybody they work with to ensure they’re going in the direction.

Ofstednews

We've launched a consultation on our inspections of supported accommodation for looked after children and care leav… https://t.co/IT8w6ZHQMR
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2 months ago

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Bromley is Outstanding!

In another success for London's children's social workers, Bromley has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted.

Ofstednews

Last week we released our joint follow-up report with @HMIPrisonsnews on the quality of reading education in prison… https://t.co/XxrwfSqnUG
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External news

Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation

Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-confirms-plans-for-inspecting-supported-accommodation

SocialWorkEng

As #CoProWeek23 closes we look back at our last business year working with the National Advisory Forum members and… https://t.co/bco6IG7tm0
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Social work news

Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain

Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation