Welcome to the January 2023 edition of the Yorkshire Urban and Rural Teaching Partnership’s e-news with up to date news, events and information from our Social Work Teaching Partnership.
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About Us
The Yorkshire Urban and Rural Teaching Partnership (YURTP) is a collaboration between the University of Huddersfield, University of York, Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
Working together, we deliver high quality training for social work students and qualified social workers in order to help them to develop the skills they need to work effectively in front line statutory services. For further information about the Teaching Partnership visit Inspiring Social Work.
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Teaching Partnership News
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During Covid we have been unable to keep in touch as often as we would like. Due to this we want to confirm you still wish to receive e-news from the Yorkshire Urban and Rural Teaching Partnership.
By renewing your subscription you will receive our quarterly e-news providing you with up to date news, events, resources and information from our social work teaching partnership.
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The e-news aims to bring to you key information and resources happening now in social work.
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Award Winning Film Tackling the Language of Social Work
We recently produced a training film developed and starring care leavers and young people in care from North Yorkshire, about ‘tackling the language of care’. This film was used in training with professionals including newly qualified social workers and shared at a Lived Experience Conference organised by the Teaching Partnership. It has provoked and prompted discussions about what needs to change and how to better support children and young people.
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On Tuesday 25 October 2022 the film won the Campaign Award at A National Voice ‘Amplify' event in Manchester which celebrated the amazing work done by Children in Care Councils.
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Two Professors among Top 100 in the World
Following a recent global study on career impact in the Social Work profession two of our professors have been recognised for their contributions. The study provides the first empirical picture of leading social work scholars from across the world.
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Brid Featherstone, Professor in Social Work, University of Huddersfield
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Nigel Parton, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, University of Huddersfield
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Autism: The Voice of Autistic Colleagues
This inspiring video looks at the difficulties people on the autism spectrum face with interactions with others. No two autistic people are the same and how autism affects the individual can vary enormously. The video produced by the Teaching Partnership aims to help break the stereotype and show that being on the autistic spectrum can be a gift. With a little understanding and care, we can all get along better.
Click the image to watch the film.
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You don't have to miss what's happening in the Yorkshire Urban and Rural Teaching Partnership.
Be the first to hear about events and to keep up to date on the latest news why not follow us on Twitter or visit our News webpage.
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Looking for Social Work job vacancies?
Whether you're looking for your first social work job or you're an experienced Social Worker looking for a new opportunity, our website advertises all social work vacancies in adults and children services within Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
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Continuous Professional Development
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We want Social Workers to enjoy their jobs, feel supported and have learning opportunities available to support practice.
We are committed to developing your social work skills and experience, through a culture of continuous learning where you are inspired and can inspire others.
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Our Upcoming Events page has details of events offered by the Teaching Partnership and also links to events offered by partner agencies which are available for everyone.
The Teaching Partnership are pleased to bring you a selection of breakfast and lunchtime learning seminars. The sessions are designed to reflect current development needs and are backed by research projects.
Transgender Awareness - Tuesday 31st January 2023
Raegan Persaud, Family Law Barrister at Spire Barristers. She has extensive knowledge and experience of issues relating to gender identity and the difficulties that can be faced when these matters arise.
Trauma Informed Practice - Wednesday 8th February 2023
Professor David Shemmings, OBE, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Child Protection Research at the University of Kent and Visiting Professor of Child Protection Research at Royal Holloway College, University of London.
Also coming in March, details to follow:
Cultural Competence and Community Cohesion
The power of story: using books and film to promote anti-racist practice
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The Oliver McGown Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
The training was developed as a result of Right to be Heard the Government’s response to the consultation on mandatory training on learning disability and autism for health and social care staff. It was named after Oliver McGowan a young man whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have better skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs for autistic people and people with a learning disability.
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is delivered in 2 tiers. Practitioners only complete the relevant Tier for their job role. Practitioners must first complete the mandatory e-learning followed by Tier 1 or Tier 2 of the standardised Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
- Tier 1 is for people who require general awareness of the support autistic people or people with a learning disability may need. It is a 1 hour online interactive session co-delivered by experts.
- Tier 2 is for people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. It is a 1 day face to face session co-delivered by experts.
The e-learning is now live. The on-line and face to face training will commence this year. Please see your employer for details of the Tier 1 and 2 training.
Local Authority staff please see your workforce development team before completing for your local process for logging completion on your training record.
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The Anti-Racist Listening Project Podcast
The Anti-Racist Listening Project is a way to connect with people out there doing the work of anti-racism and to encourage those that aren’t sure where to start to give it a go, after all anti-racism is all about action. They aim to demystify what conversations about anti-racism sound like, how they happen and most importantly what we can all learn from them.
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The podcast features social workers, colleagues from other professions, friends and family in conversation, sharing their experiences of “doing anti-racism” exploring the challenges and positive change that is happening from a lived experience and allyship perspective.
Each episode has a message about anti-racist action to take away and think about but most importantly it is a call to action.
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Social Work England have published a first look at their Social Work Week 2023 programme of events, full of renowned speakers, panel discussions and workshops.
With 18 headline sessions and over 35 sector-led sessions now confirmed it is now really taking shape.
Social Work Week 2023 will take place from Monday 20 March to Friday 24 March 2023. This will be the third Social Work Week in England, once again complementing World Social Work Day on Tuesday 21 March, which recognises the dedication of social workers on an international stage.
Reserve space in your diary and look out for ticket releases in January.
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Whether you missed an event or are looking for additional resources we can help. The Teaching Partnership has now added a past events page to our website.
You will find resources from some of the past events across the partnership to support further learning. It includes resources, evaluations, presentations and event recordings.
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Research Informed Practice
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Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
We recently hosted an event by Dr Emma Katz, Ph.D. – Author of Coercive Control in Children’s and Mothers’ Lives (Oxford University Press 2022). Emma is an internationally-renowned expert in domestic abuse and coercive control, whose work has influenced legislation in the UK and overseas.
The presentation explored the first book ever published on children and coercive control based on interviews with children as well as mothers. It provided insight into coercive control and it's impacts along with guidance on report writing to avoid victim blaming.
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Research in Practice, bring together academic research, practice expertise and the experiences of people accessing services. They apply this knowledge to develop a range of resources.
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They work closely with professionals across the children, families and adult sectors to ensure our work is truly sector-led and responds to the most pressing issues.
Please find below resources we think you will find useful:-
Triennial analysis of serious case reviews - New resources which aim to support professions in learning from the analysis of serious cases.
Pre-proceedings and family justice hub - An open access resource hub to support family-centred practice and decision-making in pre-proceedings (PLO) and the Family Court, including guidance, practice tools, publications, videos and podcasts.
Loneliness and social connection webinar - The webinar explores best practice in response to social isolation and physical distancing particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition you can also access the following learning resources which aim to support people who experience loneliness.
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Social Work Teaching Partnerships: Changing Landscapes in Social Work Education
The Journal Practice provides a forum for the publication of knowledge, reflections and research about practice and the experiences of people using services. It has a strong focus on social work practice and seeks to promote a proactive, reflective and critical perspective.
This special issue showcases some of the work that has been done by Teaching Partnerships up and down the country to enable further discussions about the impact of SWTPs on social work education in England.
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Thinking about your wellbeing and goals for the New Year? Looking after your well-being is key to ensuring you can most effectively support & empower the people you work with.
The Social Work Professional Support Service offers peer to peer support for all social workers and social work students across Scotland to talk through issues and develop their career, by getting support from a trained peer.
This free and confidential service, designed by and for social workers, is an opportunity to reflect and talk through any personal and professional challenges you might be facing – to find solutions and ways forward – and be supported through this process by a volunteer coach who is also a social worker.
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Social Work Radio Podcasts
Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.
Access at Apple Podcasts or Podbean
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Top Tips for Renewing your Registration
In this blog, we offer some top tips when it comes to renewing your registration. CPD and renewals need not be a laborious task, with the process made as simple as possible. You can save your submission as you work so you don’t have to do everything in one go.
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Modern Slavery Video Guidance
Skills for Care have partnered with Hestia and National Care Forum to present a series of bite-sized videos helping you to understand modern slavery. These videos are designed to give you the basic knowledge to understand why this is a problem in the care sector, what signs to look out for, what to do if you’re worried about someone, and how your organisation can be prepared to avoid this eventuality.
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Social Work Now
For the latest news from Social Work England sign up for their Social Work Now newsletter. It contains key themes you need to be aware of and voices from the sector. Preview their December 2022 edition.
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Keep Up to Date on Children and Families
Why not follow Isabelle Trowler on Twitter. Isabelle Trowler is Chief Social Worker, Children and Families, who shares sector wide information and articles, keeping those in the sector informed.
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Keep Up to Date on Adults
Why not follow Lyn Romeo's Blog. Lyn Romeo is Chief Social Worker for Adults who shares sector wide information and articles, keeping those in the sector informed.
Read Lyn's blog here
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