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19/01/2026

Board paper

Board papers - 23 January 2026

We are committed to openness and transparency. With this in view, we will publish all of our board papers online.

15/01/2026

Media release

Join Social Work England at its practice education discussion forums

Sign up for in person practice education discussion forums in Manchester, Plymouth and Ipswich

07/01/2026

Media release, Announcement

Social workers asked to shape the future of practice education through survey

Social Work England is engaging the sector to explore recognition, guidance and professional development opportunities for practice educators. It wants to hear from any social worker with views on practice education.

27/11/2025

Announcement, Research, Media release

Social Work England’s new report highlights changing landscape of social work education in England

Social Work England has published a report sharing its unique reflections on social work education and training from the last 5 years of regulating qualifying social work courses.

24/11/2025

Save the date for a one-day summit into artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of social work

Social Work England and Skills for Care are hosting a free one-day summit on Wednesday 20 May 2026 in Birmingham.