NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL
WORKERS IN
EDUCATION

Founded 1884

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Principles

The voice of all those working to promote school attendance and social inclusion in education.

1. believes the welfare and well-being of the child and young person is of paramount concern.

2. is fully committed to ensuring that all children and young people have access to and benefit from a wide range of educational opportunities.

3. believes that all children and young people their parents and carers have an entitlement to be treated with dignity and respect. This includes being listened to, consulted on any decision affecting them, and giving due regard to confidentiality.

4. believes safeguarding should be reflected in every aspect of practice. Children and young people can best benefit from educational opportunities if they feel safe and secure from harm.

5. views opportunities for professional development as essential if services that support children and young people are to be improved. This includes:

• Professional supervision and support.
• Regular training to update and inform practice.
• Development opportunities which enrich and enhance practice.
• Access to professional progression leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

6. celebrates diversity and promotes anti-oppressive practice.

7. fully supports The 1989 United Nations convention on the rights of the child.

8. promotes the adoption and implementation of the General Social Care Council (GSCC) codes of practice and the registration of practitioners.

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