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Social Work England
A specialist regulator focused on enabling positive change in social work
Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles.
We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate—to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.
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News from Social Work England

07/12/2023
Media release
Registration renewal and CPD progress report (7 December 2023)
Social workers must be on Social Work England’s register to practise legally. They must renew annually, so the public can be sure they continue to meet the professional standards and practise safely.

01/12/2023
Media release
The registration renewal period has now closed
Applications for social workers to renew their registration have now closed.

29/09/2023
EDI
Social Work England publishes initial analysis of social workers' diversity data in relation to its fitness to practise process
The specialist regulator for social workers in England, Social Work England, has published an initial analysis of diversity data of social workers in relation to its fitness to practise processes.