Latest news
Latest news, media releases, papers and other publications from Social Work England.
News
Latest news from Social Work England

23/07/2025
Announcement, Consultation
Social Work England will increase fees for 2025 to 2026
We have published the outcome of our 12-week consultation on proposals to make changes to the fees for social workers, including new applicants.

22/07/2025
Board paper
Board papers - 25 July 2025
We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.

18/07/2025
Media release
Social Work England annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Our latest Annual Report and Accounts covers the period of 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This report reflects the work we have undertaken during this time, including the challenges we've faced, what we've learned and how we can continue to improve.

02/07/2025
Announcement, Engagement, Media release
Join us at our national roadshow events this autumn
Social Work England wants to hear from people who want to see social work be the best profession it can be. It is inviting people to a series of roadshow events around the country, to help shape the future of the profession and its regulation. Update 22 September: all tickets are now booked.

20/06/2025
Announcement
Board members announcement
We are pleased to confirm that following a public appointments process, 3 new non-executive directors have been appointed to the board for Social Work England.