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Beyond the Desk

‘Life story work is probably my favourite part of my job’

 ‘Life story work is probably my favourite part of the job’ By Fay, Social Worker, Looked After Children (This is a real account of a Social Worker and family’s lived experiences. The family have given consent for us to share their story. Names and identifying details have been changed or Read more…

By Alison Morris, 6 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago

ESCC logoConnected Progress is the career development framework for East Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services

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