by Carol Stewart | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog, Latest News
Its Social Work England registration renewal time from 1st September 2023
Social Workers in England are required by law to undertake, reflect and record on a minimum of 2 pieces of CPD as part of registration renewal, one of which must include reflection with a peer. If you have not yet completed this, then we are hosting a webinar and peer reflection event on 26th September 2023 6pm-7.30 pm online
The event is free if you are subscribed to our learning and development portals, and when you are logged in you will see options to get a free ticket
Non members the fee is £6.00 ( inclusive of VAT)
If you take out membership after this event, you can get a refund on your first 12 months of membership to our learning and development portal.
To book your place visit the event page
The link will be sent out on before the event.
A reminder of the guidance given :
Remember the top tips from the CPD sessions we have delivered:
- Consider CPD more widely: CPD is not just about courses, or e learning
- Make an appointment with yourself: What day will you set aside over the next few days to upload your CPD and renew?
- A peer can include another social worker, your manager, or a professional who has a good understanding of social work.
Social Work England also has some useful guidance on meeting the CPD requirements
If you are a member on any of our learning and development pages, you can access free resources and e learning, as well as access tools to support you with your CPD.
Not a member yet? then join now, and access tools, free and discounted CPD to support you with your personal and professional development
by Carol Stewart | Dec 21, 2022
Social Work England: Social Work week event
Local authorities across the country continue to struggle to recruit experienced social workers.
This seminar will be sharing learning from the training and development programme delivered for social workers returning to social work practice. We will explore the benefits of such programmes, and how they can aid recruitment.
We shall be reflecting on what works, sharing our successes from the training programme, and hear from previous participants.
This seminar will be of benefit to social workers wishing to return and employers of social workers
Who can attend?
All qualified social workers who would like to know more about returning to social work practice, having left the register and wish to re-register, or those who are registered and need support with getting back into practice.
Employers of social workers who would like to find out how they can tap into this untapped workforce
Facilitators: Carol Stewart
Carol is Director of Chinara Enterprises ltd, and a registered social worker of over 25 years. She has been managing learning and development programmes for the LGA Return to Social Work national programme She is also a senior workforce development consultant, and the company has been delivering CPD for social workers for 15 years
Professor Jil Manthorpe and James Blewett of Kings College London
Suzanne Hudson: Senior Advisor: Workforce and Policy : The Local Government Association
Members of the Chinara Enterprises team and previous participants will also be sharing their experience
by Carol Stewart | Nov 24, 2022
All social workers registered with Social Work England are required to maintain and evidence their CPD before the annual renewal deadline in November each year.
From 1st December 2021 the following changes have been made about meeting the CPD requirements:
To meet the CPD requirements, you must record:
- a minimum of 2 pieces of CPD, including
- at least one piece of CPD with a peer reflection.
This event aims to :
Provide a reflective space for you to reflect on your CPD. The session will enable you to
- Discuss what you have learnt from completing CPD, using one of your own examples
- the positive impact the CPD activity has had (or will have) on your role, practice and the people you work with
Attending this event will not only support you in meeting the requirements for peer reflection, but will also count as 1 of the 2 pieces of CPD you are required to undertake
To prepare for this event, please come prepared with at least one piece of CPD you have undertaken
Who can attend ?
All registered Social Workers
Facilitator : Carol Stewart
Carol is Director of Chinara Enterprises ltd, and a registered social worker of over 25 years. She has been running these events for a number of years and supporting social workers in meeting the CPD requirements for the social work regulator.
by Carol Stewart | Jan 31, 2022
Chinara Enterprises Ltd is pleased to be hosting this seminar as part of Social Work England’s, Social Work Week.
Social Work Week event March 2022
Chinara Enterprises Ltd is pleased to be hosting this seminar as part of Social Work England’s, Social Work Week.
This seminar will be exploring the theme of “What social work means to me”, through exploring effective ways to engage with young people at risk of criminal exploitation.
Participants will get the opportunity to hear directly from someone with lived experience of the criminal justice system who is now using his experience to support young people, and enable practitioners who work with young people to examine how they can effectively engage with young people.
Trainer: Tanayah Sam : presented by Chinara Enterprises Ltd
Tanayah Sam is an entrepreneur, author and urban youth specialist who has a broad, multi-perspective experience of the British Criminal Justice system.
Tanayah is a former member of one of Birmingham’s most notorious gangs and a reformed offender.
Upon his release from prison, Tanayah dedicated the remainder of his life to helping as many people as possible who are on the cusp of, or directly involved in Gang Labelled Offending, to turn their lives around.
As a result of his tireless work, Tanayah has presented to over 20,000 people to pursue positive, constructive lifestyles in secondary education, employment, training, or further education.
His transformation has led him to working in 16 jails across England and Wales. Tanayah became a key holder in most of the 16 jails and some were jails in which he had previously served time. His wealth of experience on both sides of the fence has given him the skills to be one of the country’s leading experts on Gang Labelled Offending and Criminal Exploitation.
Tanayah has delivered CPD to civil servants and practitioners on Child Criminal Exploitation, Gangs, Youth Violence and Social Media, and they continue to deliver the training nationwide.
TSA Sports and Education C.I.C was formed by Tanayah as a non-profit organisation that supports the development of young people through the medium of sports and education. As well as achieving national prominence, Taniyah’s work has received international recognition.
Aim
This workshop will enable social workers and any professional who works with young people to gain a better understanding of how to engage and keep safe children and young people who are at risk of criminal exploitation
Participants will hear from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system, t to help better understand the triggers, risks and tools to effectively engage
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session participants will :
- Understand the meaning behind “On road ideology: which is a set of ideas and values and ideas that inform the way young people socially interact and make money
- Have a better understanding of the local and national picture with regards to serious youth violence.
- The role of social workers in enabling young people to make safe choices, and effective partnership working
- Explore how one’s own values can impact on effective engagement and communication
Who can attend ?
Social workers, youth workers, and those working with children and young people
Date: Monday 14th March 2022
Time: 4.30-6.30 pm
Where: online Link will be sent with confirmation
This event is free to attend as part of Social Work Week
by Carol Stewart | Jan 10, 2022
A reflective discussion and examination of some of the most recent criminal trials relating to child deaths.
To provide a space to reflect on lessons learnt and examine best practice in child safeguarding.
Recent reports of some of the deaths of children as a result of abuse and neglect, have once again highlighted some concerns about systemic failures within children’s social care, with much of the media focussing on the role of social workers, and not acknowledging the role of others. .
At a time when local authorities are struggling to recruit social workers, as a result of increased pressure on front line services, this seminar will provide an opportunity to reflect on the public perception of social workers, and the impact this has on personal and professional resilience for social workers.
It will provide a space for delegate to reflect on how they can continue to safeguard families especially during a pandemic
Who should attend?
This is for social workers/social care staff at all levels who work with children and families.
Date: Monday 7th February 2022 6pm-7.30
Where: Online: Zoom link to be sent
Facilitators : James Blewett, Independent trainer and consultant: James is an experienced qualified and registered social worker who has great experience in CPD and practice mentoring. James has run London Making Research (MRC) King’s College London for over 10 years and is widely respected in the London social work workforce sector. He brings a wealth of experience in supporting individual social workers and offering them guidance about practice and professional conduct.
Fee: Members £15 + VAT total £18.00
Non members £25 + VAT : total £30
