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Baby P social workers suspended for misconduct

May 26, 2010 by Shawn Douglas  
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Two social workers closely associated with the Baby P case were suspended for misconduct but were allowed to remain on the social care register.
The General Social Care Council decided today that Baby P social workers Maria Ward and Gillie Christou would be suspended for misconduct, Ward receiving two months suspension and Christou four months.
“Ms. Ward [...]

Perceptions of social workers improving, poll finds

May 12, 2010 by Shawn Douglas  
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The perceptions of social workers have improved this year, according to a poll commissioned by the ADSW.
Despite “negative coverage” of the deaths of toddlers Brandon Muir and Peter Connelly, Scottish perceptions of social workers are improving, says the Association of Directors of Social Work.
The ADSW, an organization that “aims to promote and protect the interests [...]

Minister backs creation of Royal College of Social Work

November 28, 2009 by Shawn Douglas  
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Minister Ed Balls says the government will announce the intent to create a Royal College of Social Work to create more ‘professional standards’ in the industry.
A report due to be delivered on Tuesday by the U.K.’s social work task force is expected to recommend a national college of social work be created to provide more [...]