Blogs

Hear from social workers, young people and others on topics and issues affecting social work and young people, as well as the latest news from Frontline.

20 December 2024Lisa Hackett

How social workers make this season memorable for children

Christmas brings joy to many, but it’s challenging for some. Lisa Hackett shares how social workers support children and families during the festive season.

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7 November 2024

Challenges for the social work profession, according to practice leaders

At the final Pathways 4 residential, participants shared key insights and solutions into the challenges in children’s social work with Isabella Trowler.

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1 November 2024Laura

Why does inclusive leadership matter in social work?

With 30 years of experience in children’s services, Laura explores how her own childhood experiences shaped her approach to inclusive leadership in social work.

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2 July 2024Danny O’Keefe

How social workers can celebrate difference

Danny shares the story of a young man who confided in him about his sexuality. Drawing from this experience, Danny provides valuable tips for social workers.

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25 June 2024Claire Summaut

How to prioritise your self-care as a social worker

For Mental Health Awareness week, we spoke to Claire, a workforce wellbeing lead at Lewisham Council about why self-care is important as a social worker.

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20 June 2024

How you can help before the election

Everything we do aims to make life better for children who need a social worker – including our work to influence government.
20 June 2024

My social worker, Sophie

A poem written to Sophie, an Approach Social Work participant (formerly known as the Frontline programme), from a child who is in care.

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22 March 2024Lyra

What makes a good social worker?

Lyra is a care-experienced young person who has been in the care system since the age of two.

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21 March 2024Mary Jackson

Empowering leaders in children’s social work

Frontline chief executive Mary Jackson reflects on Social Work Week 2024 and shares her thoughts on leadership in the sector.

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9 February 2024Ohemaa

Ohemaa: How my social workers made me feel heard

Ohemaa is a resilient young mother, care leaver of Ghanian heritage, and is also on Frontline’s Young People’s Advisory Board.

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