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

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.

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.

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.

16/12/2022
Further changes to our rules and guidance
Following public consultations, we have amended several of our rules and guidance documents.

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.