The latest updates on children's social work in London and the UK
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‘Little known’ about which practice models work best amid ‘huge variation’ in approach – evidence body
Little is known about which social work practice models work best amid huge variation in approaches across England's local authorities That was among the messages from Foundations the new evidence body created from the merger of What Works for...
Naomi Allen was part of the Cohort of the Frontline programme and currently works as a consultant social worker supporting current Frontline programme as they qualify as social workers...
Frontline faces tougher targets for qualifying and retaining social workers in new contract
Frontline will face tougher targets on qualifying and retaining social workers after winning the right to continue delivering fast-track training for aspiring children's practitioners in England The organisation will also be paid by its results in retaining participants in winning...
February saw us proudly host our annual children’s summit and first in-person event post-pandemic at The Livery Hall, Guildhall alongside the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services (ALDCS).
The London Innovation and Improvement Alliance (LIIA) hosted a joint workshop stakeholders delivered collaboratively by four London Authorities. They shared their permanent recruitment experiences and learnings.
Frontline to deliver new national fast-track social work training programme
Frontline England's largest social work charity will be delivering the next iteration of the national fast-track social work training programme having been awarded the contract by the Department for Education...
“We look to create strong connections and lasting relationships with children and families to ensure they know they are not alone.”
Nick and Sarah are two Frontline Fellows and after spending years as social workers they decided to try an alternative way to support children and families They joined Safe Families in Sarah and Nick a charity which is set up to support iso...