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FOR THE RECORD
An evidence-based record of events
In Absentia Parentis – a Summary of the report and EBSWA Comment
"in too many cases, the systems meant to safeguard them have been infiltrated by individuals and organisations projecting their own ideological views about gender and identity onto children, without adequate checks, evidence-based guidance, or the presence of strong and independent safeguarding voices."
Emma D.
Oct 17 min read
PODCAST Navigating gender identity in social work practice with children
We discuss the welfare and best interests Children Act principles and how they can be used to promote and defend ethical practice
EBSWA
Feb 121 min read
"Why social workers need to talk about gender identity and the Cass Review" : Article by EBSWA member in Social Work News
I am worried that the social work profession has been silent on the impact of gender identity issues on our work,
EBSWA
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Genspect Conference Lisbon 2024 - Sarah Phillimore: The battle for children's capacity; how the family courts got it very seriously wrong but seem to be now back on track.
https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahphillimore/p/genspect-conference-lisbon-september?r=mqclg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
EBSWA
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Social Worker Lizzy Pitts awarded damages and costs in ET case after Cambridgeshire CC concedes harassment for legitimate views
This case will hopefully mark an end to local authorities and other employers harassing social workers for our defence of the reality of sex
EBSWA
Sep 17, 20243 min read
David Tennant and the fear of truth
Watching David Tennant clutching his plastic LGBT+ Celebrity Ally Award at the award ceremony ...I thought what a frightened man he looked.
EBSWA
Jun 27, 20245 min read
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