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16/09/2026

Announcement, EDI, Research, Media release

Social Work England welcomes National Inclusion Week with continuing commitment to tackle inequalities and discrimination

The regulator confirms it will further progress its wider programme of equality, diversity and inclusion in response to latest analysis of diversity data.

Have You Renewed Your Registration

01/09/2026

Renewal, CPD

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.

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22/07/2026

Announcement, Research

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.

Board Web

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.

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13/07/2026

Announcement

Social Work England annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026

Social Work England – the specialist regulator for social workers in England – has published its annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026. This summarises our performance for our work from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

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