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Latest news, media releases, papers and other publications from Social Work England.
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Latest news from Social Work England
13/05/2026
Board paper
Board papers - 15 May 2026
We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.
12/05/2026
Announcement, CPD, Media release
Social Work England confirms updated approach to reviewing CPD records
Social Work England has confirmed that for the current registration year, it will review a sample of up to 3% of continuing professional development (CPD) records.
30/04/2026
Announcement, Media release
Social Work England and Skills for Care announce programme for one-day summit on artificial intelligence (AI)
Social Work England and Skills for Care are pleased to announce the programme for their free one-day summit on AI and the future of social work.
01/04/2026
Consultation
Social Work England launches new guidance to support a new adjudicator consensual disposal process
Social Work England has today published new guidance to support the introduction of its adjudicator consensual disposal process.
20/03/2026
Professional Standards Authority publishes review of Social Work England’s performance in 2025
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) has published its annual monitoring review which provides information on Social Work England’s performance for 1 January to 31 December 2025.