Bit unfair that I think. Neither CC nor Ade can magic up a more diverse and representative leadership cohort can they? What CC has done though is hive space to practitioners and others colleagues of colour which I certainly have read and indeed commented about. As it happens the “profession” isn’t that representative of the communities in which social workers practice in either. That those recruiting and promoting are still wedded to the idea that being white, able bodied, middle class are in themselves indicative of competence is the real issue here isn’t it? As Ade says Community Care reflects our profession, it’s not the role of journalists to shape it. As for leadership, the interview was with Dame Moira Gibb and as far as I’ve read the Anniversary series is feature on social work milestones which given the cohort that reach those positions isn’t going to reflect diversity. Anastasia has listed other colleagues that CC has featured and I got one find those just as worthy.

Who said anything about senior social work leadership Ade? Please don’t twist my comments to suit your agenda.

I agree with every word Kat says.

But it is reflective of the demographic of senior social work leadership. Reporting reality doesn’t mean Community Care is pushing an agenda. Social work profession needs to change itself not journalists what they report.

Hi Suzanne, all profile interviews appear on the home page when published – whether anniversary-related or not – and then can be found through the search bar. However, thank you, we’ll take your feedback on board as we continue to navigate our site.

Thanks for your reply Anastasia, but why are none of those people listed as previous interviewees on this or other relevant anniversary webpages?

Hi Suzanne, thank you for your comment, that is a very fair point. The goal of this series was to interview figures that have played a significant role during key moments in social work history – e.g. the Maria Colwell case, Victoria Climbie, Baby P, Domestic abuse research, 2010 sector reviews – and so through research I pinpointed those most qualified for those moments in time. However I acknowledge more can be done to diversify our range of interviewees and I will be taking this on board in the new year. If you would like to read more such interviews, can I signpost you to our recent ones with Beverley Tarka, Meera Spillett, Omaid Badar, Wayne Reid and social work’s ARM group? We’re also always keen to get suggestions for new interviewees, so please do get in touch with any ideas. Thank you, Anastasia