Note of the Joint PSW Network event on 13 July 2023

Welcome from the Chairs

The Chairs started the event by highlighting achievements and opportunities, then looking at challenges and priorities for the PSW Network.

Reflections from the Chief Social Workers 

A filmed conversation between the Chief Social Workers of both Networks, Isabelle Trowler and Lyn Romeo, discussing their roles and all things social work.

Social work professional journey​​

Colum Conway of Social Work England talks us through the professional journey of social work.

Improving LGBTQ+ Young People’s Experience of Social Care

This session explored findings from a research project on how to improve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people’s experiences of social care.

It shared new knowledge generated by the LGBTQ+ Young People in Social Care (LYPSA) studies, led by Dr Jason Schaub from the University of Birmingham in collaboration with What Works for Children’s Social Care. The session was co-presented by the research team and a young advisor from the project (Eric Banks).

Anti-racist social work​

Antonia Ogundayisi​, Service Manager for Anti-Racist Practice at Essex County Council discussed how anti-racist practice has been tackled by Essex County Council.

Anti-racist activism in social work ​

Glory Simango and Nimal Jude led a workshop based on this theme.