Perceptions of social work

Course inspections help to ensure that when students graduate and qualify, they are able to meet the professional standards. Our latest ‘This is social work’ podcast discusses what makes for a positive regulatory inspections experience? Our education equality assurance officers d ...  Show more

In this episode, Phil Hallam, executive director of regulation at Social Work England, talks to social worker and regional engagement lead Kate Metcalf about why regulation matters to the profession. 

This is a special episode of our live webinar which was recorded in June 2025.Guests include Curtis Powell, podcaster and deputy team leader and two newly qualified social workers, Kai Tutton (adults) and Lashonte Royal (childrens) and was chaired by Sharmeen Ziauddin, an editor ...  Show more

In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the children. Then we break down the story and ...  Show more

This week - inspired by this opinion column published over at mysocialworknews.com - our hosts are asking one another the que ...

This episode is really one big question. 

As social work podcasts increase (which is a great thing!) how do we as a collective, manage our responsibility to protect guests and ensure information is shared and not exploited?

I don't have answers, but I'm h ...