1. Progress of Reform Merton January 2013

2. Taskforce Recommendations High calibre of entrants Better initial and post-qualifying training Partnerships between employers and HEIs Supervision, support & right tools for the job National leadership of the profession Better public understanding

3. Social Work Reform Board Established by last Government Endorsed by Coalition Government 32 organisations Underpins Munro Review of child protection Changing context – budget cuts, abolition of GSCC,CWDC, Family Justice Review, Adoption Action Plan and more

4. Social Work Reform(1) Admissions & selection guidance Curriculum framework Practice learning guidelines Principles for good partnership working Professional capabilities framework (PCF) defining excellent social work practice

6. Social Work Reform(2) Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) Continuing professional development framework Supply & Demand Model Standards for Employers & Supervision Framework

7. Employers Standard Agreed set of standards for organisations who employ social workers Appropriate support with regular high quality supervision Adequate resources & access to training and learning Fair and transparent case allocation In stewardship of Local Government Association

8. Why it matters Ofsted Report ‘High expectations, high support and high challenge’ (2011) “Effectively supported front-line staff were able to improve outcomes for children and young people with child protection plans. Children became safer, healthier, less anxious, happier, more able to learn and more effectively supported by their wider families”

9. What happens now? College of Social Work Chief Social Worker and Principal Social Workers Higher Education Employers Social Workers