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Interview with Lashonté Royal: Building Community and Breaking Stereotypes Online – Part 3

For many newly qualified professionals, social media is a place to switch off. For Lashonté Royal, it’s become something more – a space to reflect, connect, and inspire others who share her passion for social work.

Interview with Lashonté Royal: From Student to Social Worker: Reflections on ASYE Year – Part 2

The first year in practice can be one of the most transformative stages in a social worker’s career. It’s a time of steep learning, professional growth, and self-discovery – and for Lashonté Royal, this first year has been nothing short of “phenomenal.”

When Choice Disappears: Reflections on the New Agency Rules for Children’s Social Workers

Published: 02/12/2025

Over the past year, the Department for Education (DfE) has introduced sweeping changes to the way children’s social workers can work in agency roles.

Interview with Lashonté Royal: Newly Qualified Children’s Social Worker of the Year 2025 – Part 1

At Pertemps Social Care, we’re proud to champion the next generation of social workers – those who bring energy, empathy, and determination to one of society’s most vital professions.