Latest news

07/01/2026

Media release, Announcement

Social workers asked to shape the future of practice education through survey

Social Work England is engaging the sector to explore recognition, guidance and professional development opportunities for practice educators. It wants to hear from any social worker with views on practice education.

27/11/2025

Announcement, Research, Media release

Social Work England’s new report highlights changing landscape of social work education in England

Social Work England has published a report sharing its unique reflections on social work education and training from the last 5 years of regulating qualifying social work courses.

24/11/2025

Save the date for 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.   

13/11/2025

Social Work Week

Social Work Week 2026: Call for contributors as dates announced

Social Work England are calling for contributors to their online programme for the week, while encouraging professionals and organisations to mark this moment in ways that fit their local context and need.

05/11/2025

Announcement

Government announces Dame Annie Hudson will conduct an Independent Review of Social Work Regulation

The Department for Education has announced that Dame Annie Hudson will be leading the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation.