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£5m boost for school social work projects

Community Care

Projects testing the impact of social work support for schools have received a £5m boost, extending their lifespan until the summer. The schemes, which place social workers in schools and provide school designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) with social work supervision, respectively, were due to end last month.

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School Social Work: Perception and Reality

inSocialWork

Work with adorable children every day! A career as a school social worker no doubt presents some nice benefits, and it’s a noble pursuit that allows social workers to apply varied skill sets and work with an interdisciplinary team.

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No evidence scheme placing social workers in schools reduces need for social care, says What Works

Community Care

A scheme placing social workers in schools does not reduce children’s need for statutory social care services, one of the largest ever randomised controlled trials carried out in the sector has found. No impact on social care outcomes It found that the rate of section 47s was 5.5%

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Celebrating School Social Work Professionals: Uniquely You!

The New Social Worker

School Social Work Week gives individuals and school communities the opportunity to celebrate the rich history and deep contributions of school social work professionals. The theme for the week is “Time To Shine.”

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School Social Work and Leadership: Putting Racial Equity into Practice

The New Social Worker

As a schooo social worker, have you ever perceived yourself as a leader in promoting racial equity? Consider current interventions your school system may be using. In what ways can you build upon those efforts?

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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

Social Work Blog

Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.