Mithran Samuel

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

What do you think about the proposed Child Protection Authority, which is designed to improve practice in England? A positive step that could strengthen child protection practice. It will make no difference as it won't address the root causes of practise issues. It's too early to tell. View Results The Department for Education (DfE) has made huge cuts in payments for families to resource therapy through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF).

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

The government has launched a new qualification to enhance social care leaders’ digital skills but has been criticised by a provider body for covering a “tiny fraction” of the sector’s training costs. Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting launched the level 5 award in understanding digital leadership in adult social care last week, saying it would help the sector “harness the full potential of cutting-edge technology” to boost care quality and support people’s independence.

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Should Social Work England follow Social Care Wales in removing the requirement to evidence CPD for renewal registration? Yes, simplifying the CPD process would help time-poor practitioners. No, it risks undermining the quality of learning and practice. View Results The government will create a national agency to provide oversight of child protection practice in England, the safeguarding minister has revealed.

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Should Social Work England follow Social Care Wales in removing the requirement to evidence CPD for renewal registration? Yes, simplifying the CPD process would help time-poor practitioners. No, it risks undermining the quality of learning and practice. View Results Rachael Wardell’s year as president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) is a pivotal one for children’s social care in England.

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Should Social Work England follow Social Care Wales in removing the requirement to evidence CPD for renewal registration? Yes, simplifying the CPD process would help time-poor practitioners. No, it risks undermining the quality of learning and practice. View Results The government has committed £25m to boosting foster care recruitment and support in England from 2026-28.