2018
DOI: 10.18820/24150517/jjs43.i2.4
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The role of school social workers in giving effect to children’s right to education: A legal perspective

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“…There is a growing recognition of the need for social workers to be employed in schools as social workers, as part of all children's right to education (Reyneke, 2018). School social workers are seen as part of the solution to the challenges facing learners in at the pre-tertiary education level, especially in rural schools that face crumbling infrastructure and very limited social services (Pretorius, 2016).…”
Section: School Social Work As a Possible Solution To Some Of The Cha...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is a growing recognition of the need for social workers to be employed in schools as social workers, as part of all children's right to education (Reyneke, 2018). School social workers are seen as part of the solution to the challenges facing learners in at the pre-tertiary education level, especially in rural schools that face crumbling infrastructure and very limited social services (Pretorius, 2016).…”
Section: School Social Work As a Possible Solution To Some Of The Cha...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This necessitates placing qualified social workers in school settings as the need is dire. Schools need to be more trauma sensitive and ensure that social services to its learners are a high priority in basic education (Reyneke, 2018), especially seeing that many are exposed to some form of violence in the South African context. Teachers do not necessarily have the time nor the expertise to provide psychosocial support to learners adversely affected by exposure to DV, and without interventions, the needs of these adolescents are neglected, with far-reaching consequences in the future.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This adds to these adolescents being at higher risk of psychosocial vulnerabilities, because they are unable to access any form of adequate support in instances of victimisation. There are also very few social workers in South African schools (Reyneke, 2018) and this contributes significantly to the problem as risks like these are not identified and addressed timeously. In addition, when the psychosocial impact experienced in adolescence is not identified and treated at an early stage, they may persist and have a direct impact on adolescents' future functioning and mental health in adulthood (Botticello, 2009).…”
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confidence: 99%