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Latest news from Social Work England
18/02/2026
Announcement, Media release
Get involved in a one-day summit into artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of social work
Social Work England and Skills for Care are hosting a free one-day summit on Wednesday 20 May 2026 in Birmingham. The event will bring together social workers, leaders, AI experts, educators and people with lived experience of social work.
11/02/2026
Social Work Week, Media release
Social Work England announces programme for sixth annual Social Work Week
Social Work England is pleased to announce tickets are now available for the online Social Work Week 2026 programme.
21/01/2026
Media release, Research
New research shows 83% of people think AI could reduce administrative burden for social workers
Social Work England, the regulator for social work in England, has published 2 new research reports into the emerging use of AI in social work education and practice in England.
19/01/2026
Board paper
Board papers - 23 January 2026
We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.
15/01/2026
Media release
Join Social Work England at its practice education discussion forums
Sign up for in person practice education discussion forums in Manchester, Plymouth and Ipswich