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.

19 June 2023Charlie

How to build a more inclusive workplace for social workers

Charlie is a registered social worker but decided to move out of statutory social work to support LGBTQIA+ young people in the care system.

Practice
7 June 2023

Changing narratives: Change can come from one conversation

Naomi Allen was part of the 2017 cohort of Approach Social Work and currently works as a consultant social worker.

Social work voices
25 May 2023

Frontline to deliver new national fast-track social work training programme

Frontline, England’s largest social work charity, will be delivering the next iteration of the national fast-track social work training programme.

News
23 May 2023

Changing narratives: Being challenged and learning to challenge

Sophie was part of the third cohort of Approach Social Work in 2016 and now works as a team manager in the safeguarding service team at her local authority.

Social work voices
10 May 2023

Changing narratives: Social justice and advocacy through social work

Anton Grizzle started Approach Social Work in 2015 as a recent graduate and currently works in advocacy for children and young people.

Social work voices
28 April 2023

Safe Families: building support networks

Nick and Sarah are two fellows, and after spending years as social workers they decided to try an alternative way to support children and families.

Social work voices
25 April 2023

Changing narratives: Thinking beyond what is immediately plain to see

Emily was in the very first Approach Social Work cohort in 2014 and currently occupies the role of team leader in a referral and assessment team.

Social work voices
2 February 2023

The Government’s strategy on children’s social care: our response

Mary Jackson, chief executive of Frontline, shares her views on the Government’s response to the Care Review recommendations.

PracticeNews
1 February 2023

Key moments of visibility in LGBTQ+ History in the UK

We took a look back on history to highlight a few key moments of LGBTQ+ visibility in the UK since the first Pride march took place in the UK on 1st July 1972.
24 January 2023

Sir John Timpson shares his thoughts on attachment and always looking for opportunities to support children where they are

A blog from businessman, foster carer and our trustee Sir John Timpson, first written for the Telegraph, on his optimistic message for 2023.