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.
Government legislation
GOV.UK - Promoting the education of children with a social worker
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 - Spring 1 2025 (via Sway)
- Children with a Social Worker newsletter - Autumn 2 2024 (via Sway)
- Children with a Social Worker newsletter - Autumn 1 2024 (via Sway)
Contact
virtualschool@warwickshire.gov.uk | 01926742018
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.
