Social workers say government’s commitment to sector is in doubt and warn of further hardship for children and families
The College of Social Work is to close after its government funding was cut, it has emerged.
The professional body for social workers, set up in 2012 to improve standards, had been bidding for extra roles and responsibilities, which could have brought in the money needed to be financially sustainable, but these proposals were rejected by the government.
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It is ‘a dark day for social work’ … and makes no sense: http://t.co/QXlVhEU4ri @CollegeofSW @NCFCareForum
Would comment, but I'm speechless. https://t.co/yzwVDVt06K
No media coverage of closure of College of Social Work - killed off by DH/DE neglect. Another blow for profession. http://t.co/CEqGmV7j0A
I am saddened by the news about the College of Social Work- what a blow to our profession
Very sorry indeed to hear of @CollegeofSW closing. I think we needed it more than we realise, and need to think hard about "what now?"
@WardellR @CollegeofSW this is sad I agree. The leadership there & the team are very committed to the sector. Did WE do enough to support?
@GdnSocialCare very bad news at a time when profession needs investment, longterm planning & specific efforts to recruit people.
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