A social work team from Richmond that won the top prize at last year’s social worker of the year awards celebrated its success at the House of Commons.

Lee Cummings and Sean Maguire from Achieving for Children met Edward Timpson, parliamentary under-secretary of state for children and families, on Tuesday, February 24.

Mr Timpson commended the team on their passion for the job and the vital role social workers play in society.

Mr Timpson said: "Looking through the biographies of those who have been rewarded and awarded for their efforts, it’s clear they believe in the mission they have been sent on and have seen the difference that it can make to families’ lives."