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

28/10/2024
Announcement
Board recruitment activity
The Department for Education are looking to appoint 3 non-executive directors to Social Work England's board.

23/10/2024
Media release
Social Work England publishes knowledge, skills and behaviours for social work students ahead of review of education and training standards
Education and training standards review announced alongside publication of new knowledge, skills and behaviours statements.

22/10/2024
Board paper
Board papers - 25 October 2024
We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.

27/09/2024
Announcement, Media release
Board member announcement
Dr Andrew McCulloch has been appointed as Chair of the board for Social Work England for a period of 3 years. Dr Sue Ross and Dr Adi Cooper have also been reappointed as non-executive directors on our board.

01/09/2024
Media release, CPD, Renewal
The annual registration renewal period is now open for social workers in England
Social workers who want to continue practising in England must now complete their annual registration renewal application to remain on the social work register.