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Social Work England
A specialist regulator focused on enabling positive change in social work
Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles.
We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate—to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.
News
News from Social Work England
27/11/2025
Announcement
Social Work England’s new report highlights changing landscape of social work education in England
Social Work England has published a report sharing its unique reflections on social work education and training from the last 5 years of regulating qualifying social work courses.
13/11/2025
Social Work Week
Social Work Week 2026: Call for contributors as dates announced
Social Work England are calling for contributors to their online programme for the week, while encouraging professionals and organisations to mark this moment in ways that fit their local context and need.
05/11/2025
Announcement
Government announces Dame Annie Hudson will conduct an Independent Review of Social Work Regulation
The Department for Education has announced that Dame Annie Hudson will be leading the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation.