Have your say on the future of continuing professional development (CPD)
So that we can hear from as many social workers as possible, we have launched an anonymous survey for social workers in England.
Have your say on the future of continuing professional development (CPD)
11/12/2026 1:45:00 PM
We have been talking to social workers, employers and other stakeholders on the future of continuing professional development (CPD), including through a series of events and discussions over recent months. The feedback gathered is helping to shape proposals for the future of CPD ahead of a public consultation in early 2027.
So that we can hear from as many social workers as possible, we have launched an anonymous survey for social workers in England. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until 11.59pm on Friday 4 December 2026.
We want to hear your views on 3 key areas that will shape the future of CPD:
Frequency: how often should CPD evidence be provided?
Impact: what should CPD achieve, and how should its impact be demonstrated?
Assurance: how can we strengthen public confidence and trust in CPD?
Sarah Blackmore, executive director for professional practice and external engagement, said:
"CPD is an important part of our professional identity, giving social workers the chance to reflect on their practice and keep learning throughout their careers. As we consider future approaches to CPD, it is really important that social workers help shape those discussions.
"The feedback we've received so far has been really valuable, but we want to hear from many more social workers. You are best placed to tell us how different approaches to CPD might work in practice. Your responses will help make sure our proposals reflect the realities of social work.”
Other opportunities to share your views
As well as sharing feedback through the survey, there is still time to join us at our final engagement events on the future of CPD in Brighton on 17 November, or our online event on Wednesday 18 November.