Supporting social workers supporting children. Held at Westminster Studios, London SW1

This National Conference enabled delegates to prepare for policy changes over the coming months. The initial findings of the Munro Review were discussed and experts shared their success stories for reducing costs whilst delivering excellence in children's social services. Speakers included: Allan Bowman, Chair, Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Hilton Dawson, Chief Executive, British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Ian Curryer, Corporate Director for Children and Families, Nottingham City Council Prof. Corinne May Chahal, Interim Chair, The College of Social Work Marion Brandon, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of East Anglia Dr Mary Baginsky, Assistant Director, Social Work, CWDC