We spoke to an 18-year-old about his experience of the care system, leaving care and transition to adulthood and independence. He shares his perspective on what he would like to see social workers think about differently, as well as his positive experiences
Looks at symptoms of the menopause, the impact they have and why it's so important for employers to support women in the workplace during this time.
Looks at symptoms of the menopause, the impact they have and why it's so important for employers to support women in the workplace during this time.
We spoke to a young person with care experience and thee professionals about supporting looked-after children to build a stronger network and connections with birth family and others, with the outcome of positive long-term relationships for the child
We spoke to a young person with care experience and thee professionals about supporting looked-after children to build a stronger network and connections with birth family and others, with the outcome of positive long-term relationships for the child
Two experts from Family Finding/Family Seeing us joined us to discuss how thinking differently about healing, positioning and love can make a real practical difference to work with children and families.
This episode discusses why sibling sexual abuse can be so challenging for social workers, how to work with the whole family and the shame, blame and denial of parents, as well as the fact that both the child who has been harmed and the child who has harmed are children, and use this opportunity to make a real positive difference to their lives and longer term outcomes.
Written transcript of a conversation with Professor Brian Littlechild about sources of fear in social work, generally and during Covid-19 and how to get support.
Podcast discussion with Carlene Firmin, who developed the contextual safeguarding approach and a practitioner whose local authority is implementing it.