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Professional standards
The professional standards set out what a social worker in England must know, understand and be able to do.
Education and training standards
The education and training standards are the standards against which we assess and approve social work courses.
Education and training standards for AMHP courses
The standards against which we assess and approve social work courses.
Education and training standards for BIA courses
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For social workers to apply to renew their registration between 1 September and 30 November.
Online account guide
You need an online account to record CPD, renew your registration annually and pay your registration fees.
Registration fees
Information about the registration period, how registration fees are calculated and ways to pay.
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Qualifying education and training courses that have been through the approval process.
Students and graduates
Information for students and graduates, including what you should know about our standards and when to apply for registration.
Concerns about a course
We investigate concerns if there is evidence that a course is not meeting our education and training standards.
About the social work Education and Training Advisory Forum
The Education and Training Advisory Forum advises us on our approach to education and training.
Record CPD
A guide on how to record CPD on your online account.
The CPD standard
View the professional standard on CPD.
What you need to know
The requirement to do and record CPD applies to all registered social workers.
Peer reflection
What we mean by peer reflection, and how to add a peer reflection to your CPD.
Raise a concern
Raise a concern about a social worker by giving us information about them or telling us about something they did.
Hearings and decisions
For details of upcoming hearings and decisions made by our case examiners and adjudicators.
Guide for social workers under investigation
About the fitness to practise process and what to expect.
Support
Information about organisations that may be able to support you when a concern is raised.
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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.