Response to national children's care review

Social Work England, the specialist regulator for social workers, has responded to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, which has been published today, 23 May.

The review, which is chaired by Josh McAlister, hopes to transform the children’s social care system and includes recommendations that directly impact the work of Social Work England.

Colum Conway, Chief Executive of Social Work England, said:

“As the specialist regulator with a view across the entire social work profession, we welcome the emphasis given to the vital role that social work plays. Social workers are key to improving our society and work tirelessly to support millions of children and adults alike. As a profession social work is without doubt one of the greatest assets that the social care system has to bring about long lasting, transformative change for children and families.

"We look forward to further conversations on how the scope of these recommendations can be applied to all social workers regardless of their setting. There are recommendations in the report that highlight the role that our organisation will play as a specialist regulator for the profession. These are complex and will need time to be considered in full. More broadly, we welcome the opportunity the report presents to have conversations with people right across the sector on how they might be effectively implemented to strengthen the support for families and communities.”