Social work leaders sceptical over call for more third-party provider input

Derren Hayes
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Social work and local government leaders have warned that government ambitions to allow independent sector providers to deliver children's social services must not be at the expense of councils losing their statutory powers.

Ensuring student social workers receive a good quality practice placement is crucial if trainees are to develop the skills and experience needed for the job. Picture: Tom Campbell
Ensuring student social workers receive a good quality practice placement is crucial if trainees are to develop the skills and experience needed for the job. Picture: Tom Campbell

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