Children and Families

What needs to change to support Social Work in Scotland?

05/08/202424/07/2024

The context within which professional social work is being practised in 2024 is perhaps the most challenging since its inception. …

Accessing Records in Scotland: What people with care experience tell us about the Right of Access

08/08/202408/07/2024

Introduction This report talks about something that is very important to people with care experience: accessing their records from the …

Scottish Government ‘Hearings for Children’ SWS Response- Varied Responses to Sub Recommendations

31/05/2024

May 2024 Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to …

Scottish Government ‘Hearings for Children’ SWS Response- Recommendations Not Accepted

31/05/2024

May 2024 Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to …

Scottish Government ‘Hearings for Children’ SWS Response- Recommendations Accepted

31/05/2024

May 2024 Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to …

Scottish Government ‘Hearings for Children’ SWS Response- Recommendations Accepted with Conditions.

31/05/202431/05/2024

May 2024 Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to …

Social Work Scotland Summary Response to Hearings for Children Report and Recommendations and Minsiteral Response

31/05/202431/05/2024

May 2024 Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to …

Response on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and 3 (Section 18)

17/07/202516/05/2024

Social Work Scotland response on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory …

Response to the Care Leaver Payment consultation

17/07/202507/05/2024

Social Work Scotland response to the Care Leaver Payment consultation January 2023 Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body …

Submission from Social Work Scotland to Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Child Friendly Complaints Handling Process Consultation

07/05/2024

1st March 2024 Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners …

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