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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

17/08/2023
Consultation, Announcement, Media release
Have your say on the new education and training approval standards for best interests assessors (BIA)
We're consulting on our new education and training approval standards for best interests assessors (BIA).

25/07/2023
Media release
Annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023
Our latest Annual Report and Accounts covers the period of 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. It marks the end of our first 3 year corporate strategy as the specialist regulator for social workers in England.

29/06/2023
Media release
Press statement on marking and assessment boycott by University College Union (UCU) members
The marking and assessment boycott by University College Union (UCU) members may impact some graduates wishing to apply to register with us as social workers.

09/06/2023
EDI, Announcement
Launch of our equality, diversity and inclusion action plan for 2023 to 2024
We are proud to launch our equality, diversity and inclusion action plan for 2023 to 2024.

07/06/2023
Engagement, EDI, Announcement
Join the National Advisory Forum
Are you a social worker, or someone with lived experience of social work? You can use your voice to contribute to our work.