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 - 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.

Contact us

Virtual School

Shire Hall
Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4RL

01926 742018

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