Scots children & family professionals urged to join forum

The Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) have announced plans to set up a Children and Families Social Work Forum to add to their current forums for Criminal Justice, MHO and Independents.

The aim is for the Forum to be an information gathering and sharing hub. This means that SASW can pass on information to members, but crucially they would also invite you to comment on issues around this area of practice. Your views can then be reflected in government and other working groups which aim to shape policy and guidance.

Much will be by electronic means, but SASW also hope to organise some regional seminars and/or events, based on practice.

Subject areas will consist of a wide variety of areas including reflection, analysis and decision making, interagency working, professional identity as a child care social worker, GIRFEC, putting the child in the centre, enabling and empowering, but also protecting, building relationships, good supervision, how to deal with conflict, equalities, court settings, inquiries, etc.

If you are interested in being a part of the Forum, contact [email protected] for further information and to register your interest.