Statement in response to Children’s Commissioner’s letter to Scottish Government on secure care capacity
3 March 2025 Social Work Scotland note the letter from the Children’s Commissioner highlighting the challenges and lack of secure …
Statement on announcement of new executive agency within Scottish Government
18 February 2025 Social Work Scotland welcomes the establishment of a new executive agency within Scottish Government, led by the …
Statement on the Oversight Board report on progress of the Promise
11 February 2025 Social Work Scotland welcomes the 2025 Oversight Board report, recognising the positive progress towards keeping the Promise. …
Statement on concluding report of Children’s Services Reform
Social Work Scotland welcomes the concluding report on Children’s Services Reform study, which highlights what works for families, and the …
Foster and Kinship Care Allowances
Social Work Scotland has long supported a nationally agreed allowance across Scotland. Foster and kinship carers are a core and …
Comment on coverage around the ‘Infants born into care’ report
Comment on coverage around the ‘Infants born into care‘ report “Social Work Scotland welcomes the publication of any research into the …
Social Work Scotland appalled by Illegal Migration Bill
Scotland Social Work Scotland is the social work leadership organisation in Scotland, supporting managers, leaders and practice across the country. …
Social Work Scotland’s Convenor writes to First Minister Humza Yousaf
Congratulations on your appointment from Social Work Scotland’s Convenor Dear First Minister, On behalf of Scotland’s Chief Social Work Officers, …
Social Work Scotland welcomes Moldovan study visit
Social Work Scotland are delighted to welcome colleagues from Moldovan Government and their partners to a three day study tour …
Setting the Bar: towards an indicative maximum caseload for Scotland’s public sector social workers
Social Work Scotland Briefing May 2022 Workforce and workforce planning Over the last few years, Social Work Scotland’s members have …
