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Social Work Week 2026

Learning from mistakes as social workers

20 March 2026 | 11 to 11.30am | Online

Mistakes in every profession or job role are inevitable, however within the social work sector there can often be a fear around owning one’s mistakes. This will be addressed in this panel discussion as members of Frontline’s Young People Advisory Board, a board of care experienced young people aged 18-26, explore questions such as: when social workers make mistakes, how should they seek to rectify these? what values will they need to do so?

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What brings you here?

I’m considering a career in social work

Social work is a highly rewarding career. Through Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) you’ll join a new, diverse generation of social workers specialising in child protection.

Train and qualify while practising, gain a master’s and make a real difference for children and families.

 

Approach Social Work

I’m looking to develop my leadership skills

Progress, Frontline’s leadership development programme, empowers current and aspiring team managers to achieve better outcomes.

With expert training and support, you’ll lead with confidence and make a lasting impact in your practice.

Progress

I’d like to develop my practice skills

Hear from experts, explore new ideas and learn practical skills with Frontline Talks.

These 30 minute sessions are free, take place online and everyone is welcome. Covering topics such as: ethical AI in social work, the impact of systemic barriers in child criminal exploitation and much more.

Frontline Talks

700k

children and their families rely on the support of social workers in England each year.

43%

more children have entered care in the last 20 years.

81%

of children who went into care for the first time after the 2011 Census were living in a household that was deprived.

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We rely upon grants from charitable trusts, donations from companies and individuals like you to achieve our mission.

Your support helps professionals to do the work they need to do with the most vulnerable children.

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