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27/01/2023

Media release

Consultation response on plans for new education guidance

We have published the response to our consultation on readiness for professional practice guidance. This will help students demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to meet our professional standards.

Board Web

25/01/2023

Board paper

Board papers - 27 January 2023

We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.

Social Work Week Key Themes Illustration

17/01/2023

Media release, Social Work Week, World Social Work Day

Registration now open for Social Work Week 2023

Free tickets are now available for a week of events 20 to 24 March 2023, to mark the huge impact that social work has on society.

Guides

16/12/2022

Further changes to our rules and guidance 

Following public consultations, we have amended several of our rules and guidance documents.

Social Work Week Key Themes Illustration

16/12/2022

Media release, World Social Work Day, Social Work Week

First look at the Social Work Week 2023 programme

Social Work Week 2023 is taking shape with 18 headline sessions and over 35 sector-led sessions now confirmed.

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