Fostering reform – Implications for social workers and local authorities
As the government advances its latest fostering reforms, the sector faces a shift in how children’s placements are planned, commissioned and supported. This panel event brings together key figures from policy and practice to explore what these changes will mean for practitioners across England. Designed for social workers, managers and local authority leaders, this session will start the conversation on the government’s reform agenda and what it means for practice, as well as providing a basis to help teams prepare for a changing landscape.
Join us to understand how upcoming reforms could shape the day-to-day experience of supporting children in care.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Implications for everyday practice: Understand how changes to fostering, like new placement approaches and recruitment, could affect your practice
- How your role may need to adapt: Learn what new expectations, responsibilities or ways of working could emerge for social workers from these reforms
- How to prepare for changes in your local area: Gain practical advice on structural changes to the sector so you can navigate new processes with confidence
PRESENTERS
TBC
WHO'S IT FOR
This free panel event is designed for social workers, fostering teams, managers and local authority leaders across England who want to understand how the government’s upcoming fostering reforms may shape their work. It’s particularly relevant for professionals involved in placement planning, commissioning, recruitment, supervision and direct support to children in care.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
FEES
OPEN TO ALL
Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.
CONTACT
Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310
Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk