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What does it mean to decolonise and rehumanise social work field education? In this episode, host Catherine Ellis speaks with Wayne Reid from the British Association of Social Workers. Together, they explore how colonial legacies persist in field placements and how tools like Woolly Racism and Shades of Bias can support reflection and change.
The discussion highlights the need for psychological safety, critical reflection, and collective responsibility. Give it a listen and you will be reminded of your power to challenge injustice and reimagine social work practice grounded in equity, dignity, and transformative learning.
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