Our events, forums and networks are a great way of sharing learning and best practice, and keeping in touch with your peers.
Events
ASYE drop-in sessions
The drop-in sessions are for ASYE leads/co-ordinators. We operate on a ‘open door’ basis, you can join whenever you want to and stay for as long as you want to. It’s a space to ask anything you’d like clarification on about the ASYE programme, or you can just listen to what other people are asking and discussing.
All drop in sessions are 10:00-12:00:
- Wednesday 15 May
- Thursday 20 June
- Wednesday 10 July
- Wednesday 14 August
- Tuesday 17 September
- Thursday 17 October
- Wednesday 20 November
- Wednesday 11 December
- Wednesday 15 January
- Wednesday 19 February
- Wednesday 19 March
Group for Ethnic Minority Social Workers (GEMS) forum
Date of next forum is to be confirmed
This forum is for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) who self-identify as ethnically diverse. During the first meeting the group decided on its name. It’s open to NQSWs from both adults and child and family services. It facilitates discussion of issues which pertain to NQSWs who identify as ethnically diverse and to explore issues around working together, experiences of ASYE programmes and understanding of anti-racist practice issues.
NQSW forum
Date of next forum is to be confirmed
The forum is an opportunity, for you as a NQSW, to share your thoughts and opinions about what you think works well and where there is room for improvement.
This event is for all NQSWs from both adults and child and family services who would like the opportunity to influence the national framework of the ASYE programme.
ASYE assessors forum
Date of next forum is to be confirmed
This forum brings together ASYE assessors' from across the country and is an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas about what you think works well with the ASYE and where there are areas for improvement. It’s open to anyone who is assessing NQSWs from both adults and child and family services. The meetings often explore ASYE developments and is an opportunity for ASYE assessors and coordinators to learn from and support each other.
Local networks
Our online social work forums are held across the country to keep you up to date with local and national social work activity.
You can benefit from our forums by share learning and best practices and networking and building relationships. Find out more
Regional co-ordinators