In defence of social work: Why Gove is wrong

This publication was put together as a sharp and swift response to his speech discussing child protection to the NSPCC on the 12th November 2013, in which Gove repeated some familiar right-wing themes in his ‘considerations’ on social work. In particular Gove attacked social work education and practitioners who hold a strong social justice analysis and motivation at the centre of their work. This SWAN publication answers him back comprehensively.

The cover price of the pamphlet is £3 – please download the order form below. Individual copies will shortly be available from bookmarksbookshop.co.uk

SWAN will also be holding regional launches for this pamphlet in the UK – keep checking this page for details.

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We want to develop a network of service users, practicitioners, academics and students to support radical and progressive social work. We need a social work that is ready to challenge oppressive practice, that means working collectively across the country and internationally to advance Social Work.