Children with social workers (CWSW)
CWSW are children who currently have a social worker, or have previously had a social worker due to being;
- Child in Need (CiN)
- Child Protection (CP)
- Ever6 CWSW (had an open case of CiN or CP in the last 6 years)
These children are present in 98% of state schools and face significant barriers to education as a result of experiences of adversity and trauma (typically neglect and mental health issues in Warwickshire).
On average, children with a social worker do worse than their peers at every stage of their education. They are around 3 times more likely to be persistently absent from school and between 2 to 4 times more likely to be permanently excluded from school than their peers.
For CWSW & Ever6 CWSW, does your school have:
- An understanding of which of your children are CiN or CP or Ever6 CWSW?
- A designated staff member to champion this cohort who meets regularly with leaders to review their attainment, attendance, and wellbeing data?
- Knowledge of what works well for these pupils (PDF, 5.6 MB) and relevant, regularly reviewed interventions to tailor your response and support accordingly?
- Up to date whole school attachment aware and trauma informed training?
- Good working relationships with other agencies to raise aspirations for these children and improve outcomes?
Government legislation
- GOV.UK - Promoting the education of children with a social worker
- GOV.UK -Phase one evaluation of the virtual school head’s extension of duties to children with a social worker and the post-16 pupil premium plus pilot
Education Advisors will be:
- Championing CWSW and raising awareness of their needs.
- Promoting good practice & raising aspirations for these learners.
- Developing productive relationships to enhance their achievements and outcomes.
- Offering educational settings consultations and advising on interventions and strategies for a school to consider when meeting the needs of the young person.
- Facilitating network meetings e.g., information sharing, raising awareness and signposting.
Newsletter
Children with a Social Worker Newsletter March 2024
CWSW newsletter - Spring 2024 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Contact
virtualschool@warwickshire.gov.uk | 01926742018
kimberleytaylor@warwickshire.gov.uk
sharonharris@warwickshire.gov.uk
To request a call or register for the CWSW networks, which include training support and advice, please complete our contact form