Category Archives: Social Work

[013.18] about the “pinball kids”

it is a horrible expression, but more than focusing on the correctness or the dreadfulness of the expression “pinball kids”, shouldn’t we be focusing on what can we do to reduce these constant changes.

[012.18] clipping – for future memory (i)

“We estimate that the majority of looked-after children – 74% – experienced some form of change during 2016-17: a placement move, a school move or change of worker.” [link]

[008.18] manque de mémoire…

Enquanto planeava algumas visitas para as férias este verão, dei comigo no website do “stade de France”, pensando que o puto, doido por futebol, iria gostar de o visitar e recordar a final do Euro 2016. Durante a visita, reparo que o website tem uma secção sobre jogos importantes lá disputados. Tudo, deste futebol aContinue reading “[008.18] manque de mémoire…”

[007.18] Practice Supervisor Development Programme

Something interesting may be on the way… The Practice Supervisor Development Programme (PSDP) is a significant investment by the Department for Education (DfE) and aims to provide high-quality continuous professional development (CPD) to up to 700 social workers taking up their first role in which they are responsible for supporting and developing the practice ofContinue reading “[007.18] Practice Supervisor Development Programme”

[108.17] Children waiting up to 18 months for mental health treatment

Children with mental health problems are waiting up to 18 months to be treated, a government-ordered report will reveal next week, in an indictment of the poor care many receive. A Care Quality Commission report into child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs) will warn that long delays for treatment are damaging the health of youngContinue reading “[108.17] Children waiting up to 18 months for mental health treatment”