Building Connection: Using Minecraft in Counselling and Social Work

Social worker and counsellor Ellie Finch shares how she uses Minecraft as a therapeutic tool with children and families, creating accessible, creative and inclusive spaces for emotional expression and connection. I’m a social worker registered with Social Work England and a counsellor accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I’ve worked across… Read More

A Feasibility Study of Social Workers in Schools  

The Social Workers in Schools pilot (SWIS) was a feasibility study, which took place in 2018-2020 in three local authorities in England. Social workers are not commonplace in UK schools, so this intervention was unusual. It embedded social workers within schools to assist educators in supporting students and helping them identify risks to children’s safety. Read More