Project 39: Principal Social Worker Network

Our network brings together Principal Social Workers across the southeast region, to share information, developments, good practice and innovation from across the region and nati0nally.

Principal Social Worker meeting dates for 2025-26:

The Principal Social Worker Network meets bi-monthly via Teams. The confirmed meeting dates for 25/26 are:

ADCS/ADASS Associates meeting

03 November 2025
14:00 - 15:30
Meeting re BGM project

10 November 2025
12:30 - 13:00
PSW agenda setting meeting

11 November 2025
10:00 - 10:45
PSW Network meeting

25 November 2025
10:00 - 12:30

Please use the contact details below to find out more.

10th June 2025 3.00 – 5.00 via Teams

30th July 2025 10.00 – 12.30 via Teams

14th October 2025 10.00 – 12.30 via Teams

25th November 10.00 – 12.30 via Teams

26th January 1.30 – 4.00 via Teams

Our latest Updates

Notes from PSW Network Meeting 10.6.25

Notes from PSW Network Meeting 30.07.25

Tools, Templates & Useful Links:

South East region Principal Social Workers Network final Terms of Reference (1) (2)

Principal Social Workers – Contacts

Regional Improvement Plan

Upcoming Events

Principal Social Worker Network Meetings

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ADCS/ADASS Associates meeting

03 November 2025
14:00 - 15:30
Meeting re BGM project

10 November 2025
12:30 - 13:00
PSW agenda setting meeting

11 November 2025
10:00 - 10:45
PSW Network meeting

25 November 2025
10:00 - 12:30

Please use the contact details below to find out more.

Contact Details

SESLIP PSW network convenor: Jenny Boyd (South East Sector-Led Improvement Programme)

59jmboyd@gmail.com

07757 629188

Executive Director of Children Services, Education, Early Help & Prevention: Lara Patel (Reading)

lara.patel@reading.gov.uk

Lead contact (Children’s Services) – Principal Social Worker: Annelies Henshall (Oxfordshire)

Annelies.Henshall@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

	Enablers	Outcomes
1	Multi-agency working is prioritised and effective	children, young people and families stay together and get the help they need
2	Leaders drive conditions for effective practice	children and young people are supported by their family network
3	The workforce is equipped and effective	children and young people are safe in and outside of their homes
4	–	children in care and care leavers have stable, loving homes

	Enablers
1	Co-production and relationships between children and young people, families and practitioners
2	Shared vision and evidence-informed priorities
3	Stable and knowledgeable leadership and governance
4	A focus on high-quality delivery of the essentials
5	A well-organised, skilled and supported workforce