What Works for Children’s Social Care has published findings from rapid reviews looking at outcomes for Black children in care and social workers from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities in the UK. Findings show that Black children in care have slightly better placement stability and educational attainment outcomes than White children in care, but the low number and low quality of studies means this may not be reliable. A review of the representation, progression, promotion and well-being of social workers from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities found evidence that, while overrepresented in the student population and the qualified workforce, they are less likely to complete social work qualifying courses than their White counterparts and there is poor representation in senior leadership roles.
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Ethnic minority social workers in the UK: workforce representation, welfare, retention and progression – a rapid evidence review synthesis
Source: What Works for Children’s Social Care
Date: 14 January 2022
