1. About you:

2. This survey relates to Hilton Dawson and Bridget Robb's webcasts in response to the Social Work Task Force report "Building a Safe, Confident Future", December 2009. BASW's initial response can be read in full on our website. We will use your responses to this survey to compose our full response to the report in January 2010. Have you viewed either of the videos?

3. What priority would you give each of the major elements of the Social Work Task Force's Report?

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1. Starting Out: overhaul of initial training and education
2. Additional time, resources and support by employers
3. A new approach to Professional Development and career progression
4. Leadership via a College of Social Work
5. Enhanced public value and understanding
6. Systemic Reform: Licence to Practice and the Social Work Reform Board

4. Is there anything that the report does not adequately address?

5. What are your thoughts regarding the report's 15 recommendations actually being implementated in practice?

6. What are your 3 priorities for BASW to address with the Social Work Reform Board?

7. Do you support the establishment of a College of Social Work?

8. Should the College of Social Work be independent of government?

9. Should BASW be a leading player in the development and management of a College of Social Work to ensure that the College is led by and accountable to Social Workers?

10. Should the College of Social Work be a UK-wide institution?

11. Do you believe that Directors of Social Services should sign up to BASW's 5-Star Engagement Plan?

The 5 Stars are agreeing to:
1. Recognise BASW and its Advice and Representation function
2. Support the promotion of BASW membership
3. Host regular meetings for members with Directors
4. Engage in joint initiatives for the benefits of the profession
5. Allow members time off for BASW business

12. Given the messages of the Taskforce Report what improvements can be carried out in your workplace now ?

13. Please add any other comments that you wish to make.