• The Social Work England fee increase
    Feb 21 2025

    This week our hosts Vince and Cara, both social workers themselves as well as columnists for Social Work News, share their views - along with those of our readers - on the recent news that Social Work England has proposed raising its annual fee by 33% from September 2025.

    Is the amount fair? Do you feel Social Work England is holding up their end of the deal? Join the conversation. And don't forget to take part in the consultation, and ensure your regulators know your thoughts.

    Every Friday morning, created by social workers, for social workers.

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    51 mins
  • Are too many children subject to social services intervention?
    Feb 14 2025

    This week, inspired by THIS news article, our hosts are exploring how these numbers compare to past trends and whether they match what frontline social workers experience. As they discuss the scale of intervention, and the impact of poverty and early intervention cuts, they ask the question: Are we removing too many children from families?

    Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the discussion every Friday morning.

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    59 mins
  • The appeal of the fictional 'bad boy'
    Feb 7 2025

    This week our hosts discuss the draw to morally grey characters... can you relate...?

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    49 mins
  • Abusing and exploiting your children for social media clout
    Jan 31 2025

    This week our hosts are delving into the world of social media, examining a number of recent high profile cases that have seen social media influencers and family YouTubers come under scrutiny.

    What are the safeguarding views? What about the issues surrounding child consent? Is there space for online monitoring?

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    45 mins
  • Naming and shaming social workers”
    Jan 24 2025

    This week our hosts are discussing the appeal that is currently underway to allow the media to name the family court judges, social workers, and guardians involved in the care of Sara Sharif, ahead of her death.

    Is there ever a need to publicly name social workers? What are the pros and cons of this transparent approach to proceedings? And how can social work professionals better engage with the media?

    Join the conversation, every Friday morning.

    Created by social workers, for social workers.

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    47 mins
  • Elon Musk
    Jan 17 2025

    This week our hosts are discussing Elon Musk's recent interest in CSA, along with the broader issues as a whole: Do we need another national enquiry into this issue? What do we think of the incoming mandatory reporting laws?

    Join the conversation, every Friday morning.

    Created by social workers, for social workers.

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    57 mins
  • The January Blues
    Jan 10 2025

    On this week's show, our hosts discuss the phenomenon of the 'back to work' blues...

    Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the discussion, every Friday morning.

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    45 mins
  • A social work review of 2024
    Dec 27 2024

    This week our hosts are reviewing social work throughout 2024, working through the top news stories, features, and columns - as voted by you - at Social Work News from January to December.

    Created by social workers, for social workers.

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    58 mins