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Co-building hope and harmony with children and families

Co‑building hope and harmony with children and families Reflections from the our World Social Work Day celebration, by Katie and Lucy. This week we came together to mark World Social Work Day 2026, and I left feeling both humbled and hopeful. This year’s theme, “Co‑building hope and harmony”, felt especially Read more

By Alison Morris, 2 months ago March 26, 2026

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

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