GSCC annual conference − social work: a profession to be proud of
December 2009
More than 250 social workers, social work students and employers came together for this year’s successful GSCC annual conference. The title, ‘Social work: a profession to be proud of’, was reflected in the day’s speeches, especially in contributions from social workers.

Annual conference − a delegate's perspective
December 2009
It was great to hear Sara Wells talk about the reality of working as a newly qualified social worker in her new team.

Practice placements – what you told us
December 2009
Your responses to the poll in our September newsletter identified that the most important concern is the quality of supervision and assessment provided on placement.

Progress on conduct
December 2009
As some of you may know, the GSCC is currently undertaking a major programme of work to strengthen our approach to conduct, following serious problems with the management of thiswork coming to light earlier in the year.

Strengthening PRTL
December 2009
Social workers must renew their registration every three years. When they do, they must show evidence that they have, during that three years, done at least 15 days or 90 hours of training and learning activity. The purpose of this requirement is for social workers to keep their skills and knowledge up to date so that they can give a high quality service to people who need their support. We call this post-registration training and learning (PRTL) but in many fields it is called continuing professional development (CPD).

PRTL case study
December 2009
Marion Layberry is a registered social worker and Managing Director of Safehouses, a small, not–for-profit fostering provider (www.safehouses.org). In a varied career she has been a special needs teacher, a supported housing worker and a foster carer.

Social work: a profession to be proud of - GSCC's annual conference 2009
September 2009
The GSCC’s annual conference 2009, Social work: a profession to be proud of, is fast approaching. This year the conference will look at the standards and values of social work, explore what it means to be a part of the social work profession, and discuss how the status of social work can be improved.

Case study: Social work student Lisa Cassius
September 2009
I am a Social Work student at London Metropolitan University entering my final year of the Social Work degree.

GSCC poll reveals employers are not responding to social worker concerns
September 2009
Responses to a GSCC poll* indicate that employers are failing to take action when social workers report barriers to their work.

Case study: Post-Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) – David Glover-Wright
September 2009
David Glover-Wright is a registered social worker working as a Team Manager in the Family Advice and Support Team in the Children and Young People’s Service in Milton Keynes. He also works as a Mental Health practitioner. He completed 50 days’ PRTL before renewing his registration in early 2008.