How one local authority is creating an inclusive and open culture for social workers

Discussions about race and racism are no longer taboo among practitioners in children’s services at Northampton Children’s Trust (NCT). Since George Floyd’s death in 2020, NCT has actively made changes to create an inclusive and open culture for practitioners, that promotes equality and diversity.
The arrival of a new CEO at the helm months after Floyd’s death hit the headlines, helped NCT step up efforts to encourage greater dialogue, listening and understanding around i