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Social Work Week 2026 programme

Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026

View and book onto this year's Social Work Week sessions. All sessions take place online and are free to attend.

Social Work Week 2026 programme

Below is a list of the sessions being hosted by Social Work England. Now in its sixth year, we have a variety of free sessions taking place during the week, covering a wide range of topics.

Anyone can book free tickets for the virtual sessions curated or supported by Social Work England. To book your free place, please select the ‘view and book onto session’ button for each session.

If you have any questions or are unable to book a session, please let us know by contacting: socialworkweek@socialworkengland.org.uk

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Monday 16 March

View and book onto sessions on Monday 16 March.

View Monday sessions
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Tuesday 17 March

View and book onto session on Tuesday 17 March (World Social Work Day).

View Tuesday session
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Wednesday 18 March

View and book onto sessions on Wednesday 18 March.

View Wednesday sessions
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Thursday 19 March

View and book onto sessions on Thursday 19 March.

View Thursday sessions
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Friday 20 March

View and book onto sessions on Friday 20 March.

View Friday sessions

Communication resources

Use our communication resources to get involved with Social Work Week. There's ideas for how you can create your own content and join the conversation.

View the resources

Our 6 professional standards are set out in blocks in 3 columns by 2 rows.

The professional standards are listed as follows:

1. Promote the rights, strengths and wellbeing of people, families and communities.

2. Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of people.

3. Be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions I make.

4. Maintain my continuing professional development.

5. Act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity.

6. Promote ethical practice and report concerns.

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