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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
11/06/2026
Media release
Social Work England launches consultations to strengthen social work education and training
People encouraged to give their views on revised education and training standards and guidance
09/06/2026
Reflecting on
Exploring AI in social work practice
In May, Social Work England and Skills for Care hosted a free one-day summit on AI and the future of social work. The event took place in Birmingham and brought together around 400 social workers, AI experts, educators, and people with lived experience to explore how AI can be used responsibly within the profession.
03/06/2026
Change the Script: 4 unseen social work roles making a difference every day
We share the stories of 4 social workers, showing how the profession protects, supports and empowers people.