Publications

College leaflets and documents

Acronyms Relevant to Social Work
A-Z list of commonly used acronyms relevant to social work

 A voice for the profession
Read about how we’re already working with over 4,000 of our Prospective Members to develop and test our services.

Contribution of Social Work
Introduction to the role Social Work plays in society.

Easy Read: What Do Social Workers Do? (Contribution of Social Work)
An easy to read copy of the Contribution of Social Work, introducing the role of social work.

Generic Leaflet
Brief general guide to The College of Social Work.

Lecturer Leaflet
Brief general guide to The College of Social Work aimed at social work teachers and lecturers.

Purpose and Functions
The Purpose and Functions document sets out ideas for what The College of Social Work might do. This was the basis for discussions in the consultation process.

Easy Read: What is The College of Social Work and what will it do? (Purpose and Functions)
An easy to read copy of the Purpose and Functions document, setting out ideas for what The College of Social Work might do.

Strategic Vision
Sets out plans for The College of Social Work based on feedback from consultations.

Student Leaflet
Brief general guide to The College of Social Work for social work students.

Terms of Reference
Paper setting out how the Development Group would be composed and work.

Prospective Membership Recruitment Document
Document explaining how to become a prospective member of The College of Social Work

Speak up for Social Work Campaign – May 2011.

Speak up for Social Work – A Profession of Principles  

Social Work – An Introduction for Journalists  

With Responsibility and Respect – Consultation to establish a media strategy for child protection incidents 

A Guide to the Media for Social Worker 

Research & Reports 

Report from Consultation Events with Social Workers 

Report from Consultation Online Questionnaire with Social Workers 

Action for Children: Full report 

Action for Children: Worcestershire graffiti report 

Action for Children: Online survey report 

User Voice: Full report 

Innovations in Dementia: Full report 

National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL): Full report 

University of Sussex: Full report 

University of Sussex: Online and postal survey report  

Interviews with The Development Group  

Interview with Allan Bowman – Chair of the Development Group 

Interview with John Chowcat, ASPECT 

Interview with Jo Cleary, ADASS 

Interview with Owen Davies, GSCC 

Interview with Hilton Dawson: Chief Executive of BASW 

Interview with Hilton Dawson: Chief Executive of BASW with subtitles 

Interview with Professor Hilary Tompsett, Chair of Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee 

Interview with Professor Hilary Tompsett, Chair of Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee with subtitles 

Interview with Professor Sue White, Association of Professors of Social Work 

Interim Board meetings

Minutes from the Interim Board and Development Group meetings 

Wider Reference Group meeting notes

May 2011 Report 

Nov 2010 Report 

May 2010 Report  

 

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Leading on integration for person centered practice
You can’t read anything about health and social care with adults at the moment without the topic of integration looming large...
What does enabling really mean?
‘Enabling’ is one of those terms that is bandied around a lot in social work...
The College of Social Work makes recommendations to Government for its Adult Social Care White Paper

TCSW has written to Minister Paul Burstow to recommend reforms

Professor Eileen Munro takes up key strategic role at The College of Social Work

Eileen Munro CBE to beTransitional Chair for the College’s Children’s Faculty

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