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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
01/09/2026
Renewal
Applications for social workers in England to renew their registration are now open
Social workers who want to continue practising in England can now apply to renew their registration.
22/07/2026
Announcement
Initial findings explore 38% increase in referrals to Social Work England
Social Work England has carried out analysis of 500 pre-triage cases from 1 April 2024 to March 2026 to help understand why it is experiencing a persistent increase in referrals since December 2024.
14/07/2026
Board paper
Board papers - 17 July 2026
We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.