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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 8h

CPD is more than courses and certificates. Social worker and regional engagement lead, Kate, dispels a myth about CPD and shares tips for completing it. Don’t wait, log into your online account to record your CPD today: ow.ly/qf2c50ZUv3C

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

25 years of social work regulation in the UK. Regulation has helped build trust, set professional standards and protect the public. As the newest regulator, we're proud to learn from and work alongside fellow UK regulators to strengthen confidence in social work.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Social workers need to apply to renew their registration by 11:59pm on 30 November 2026. Renewing on time keeps you on the register and protects the title of 'social worker'. Don't leave it to the last minute – log in and get started today: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/login

Social Work England reminder to renew social worker registration with people pictured below.

Social Work England announces the renewal application deadline as 11.59pm UK time on 30 November 2026 with images of people below.

Social Work England advises applying early to prevent last-minute application problems, with images of people.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Continuing professional development (CPD) helps social workers to develop their skills and confidence in their practice. Record your CPD on your online account now: ow.ly/Ykxy50ZSewC

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Woman engaged in a discussion during a social work meeting.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hear from people with lived and learned experience of social work. Earlier this year, Social Work Week 2026 opened with a powerful session bringing together voices from across the profession. Watch: ow.ly/qvFj50ZOF2U

Social Work Week 2026 banner highlighting recognition and celebration of social work experiences and impact stories.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The registration renewal period is open for social workers. The deadline is 11:59pm (UK time) on 30 November 2026. Apply as early as you can to avoid any last-minute stress. Log in to your online account to get started: ow.ly/paE750ZOEXM

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yom Kippur begins this evening. We're thinking of everyone observing the Day of Atonement. Wishing you a meaningful fast and reflection. G'mar chatimah tovah.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We are working with the Professional Standards Authority and other health and social care regulators to develop a consistent approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Read the full article on our website: ow.ly/kVFQ50ZP5cm

Social Work England announces commitment to collaborate on AI regulation principles across sectors.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across the social work profession. This is why we will be expanding our anti-racist pilot and continuing our wider programme of work focused on tackling inequalities and discrimination. Read more: ow.ly/sVfh50ZOmFy

“These findings matter because every social worker who goes through the fitness to practise process deserves to know that it is fair, proportionate and applied consistently to everyone.” - Sarah Blackmore, Executive Director
of Professional Practice
and External Engagement
at Social Work England

“We are committed to positive and sustained action here. This is why our equality, diversity and inclusion work is embedded across everything we do at Social Work England in the hope of making the biggest difference.” - Sarah Blackmore, Executive Director
of Professional Practice
and External Engagement
at Social Work England

“We know there is a lot more to do. We hope by sharing these findings we can continue to be transparent about our processes and work with social workers, their employers and those who use social work services to tackle discrimination and overrepresentation in referrals.” - Sarah Blackmore, Executive Director
of Professional Practice
and External Engagement
at Social Work England

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week is National Inclusion Week with the theme of: ‘Build trust. Navigate change’. Our head of strategic engagement, who is also a registered social worker, said: “I know that the most meaningful engagement happens when people feel heard, valued and included.”

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah. We wish you peace, health and prosperity as you celebrate the Jewish New Year.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join our free online workshop to find out about CPD requirements as part of renewing your registration and contribute to a peer reflection discussion. Next session: Monday 21 September at 11am Register here: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/engagement/events/cpd-requirements-workshops

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Catch up on Social Work Week 2026. This week we’re highlighting the session on Transforming social work with people aged 65+. This session brought together Walsall Council and IMPACT (Improving Adult Care Together). www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK9xqcOTWfs

Outline drawing of two adults sitting and talking, promoting Social Work Week 2026 focused on people aged 65 and over.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Co-production means giving people affected by our work the chance to shape it, not just comment on it. Done well, it makes decisions fairer and helps people feel heard. We check our approach against equality, accessibility, diversity, openness to challenge and more. ow.ly/PbTO50ZFJr9

Three women engaged in a thoughtful discussion around a table in a bright room with large windows. Social Work England. Our approach to co-production.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our fair referral principles, developed with our single point of contact network, support employers to make fair and proportionate fitness to practise referrals. Swipe through to see the 4 principles. Read the principles on our website: ow.ly/qvng50ZFZ0t

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Social workers – you can now apply to renew your registration. The deadline is 30 November 2026. To continue using the protected title of social worker, it’s a legal requirement to renew your registration every year. Apply today - www.socialworkengland.org.uk/login

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We recently shared headlines from some research which explored why referrals to us have increased by 38% since December 2024. Read the full findings: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/news/initial-findings-explore-38-increase-in-referrals-to-social-work-england

38% increase in referrals. Social Work England.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sign up to receive Social Work Now – our monthly newsletter. Receive the latest news from us and voices from the sector. Sign up to receive it in your inbox: ow.ly/BLeL50ZAreX #SocialWork

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One week to go until annual registration renewal opens on 1 September. Check your email and mobile number are up to date so you don't miss anything important from us. Login: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/login

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our regional engagement leads deliver fitness to practise workshops across England, for local authorities, higher education institutions and employers of social workers. Online sessions run monthly too. ow.ly/PYbL50Zy1LT

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're delighted to share that we were awarded second place in the 'Innovative Practice' category at this year's Institute of Regulation awards. Our teams were highly commended for their work on fitness to practise and diversity data. ow.ly/vyVs50Zy1hQ

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our education and training consultations have closed. So what happens now? We consulted on: - Revised standards and guidance - Readiness for professional practice guidance - Revised education and training rules Next steps below. More info: ow.ly/yeaW50Zy1Ht

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In June, our regional engagement leads ran workshops for social work students across the country, with Think Ahead, Birmingham City University and The Open University. With final year students online, we talked about what it means to be a registered social worker and how to join our register.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join one of our upcoming online CPD workshops to hear directly from us about how you can meet the CPD requirements and join a peer reflection discussion. ow.ly/mwUq50ZwA3K

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Do you need an overview of the fitness to practise process? We deliver free online workshop to describe the process and explain case referrals. Sign up for the online session taking place on Thursday 13 August at 5pm: ow.ly/z8hl50Zv5R5

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The annual registration renewal period opens on 1 September. Before then, check your details are up to date, particularly your email and mobile number, so that you don't miss any important communications from us. Login: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/login

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We're proud to have pledged our commitment to the 'Advancing Workforce Race Equity in Health and Social Care: Shared Principles Across Regulators'. These 9 principles create aligned momentum in tackling racism experienced by the workforce. Read our update: ow.ly/bar150Zv5vC

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We recently published a report on Preparing for practice: social work education in England. Swipe to discover headlines about social work education in England. Read our full report: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/publications/preparing-for-practice-social-work-education-in-england

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our latest education and training report maps social work course provision across every region of England. Watch to explore what the data shows in your area. 📍 Read the full report: ow.ly/Z8Aa50ZqL41

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're consulting on proposed changes to how we assess and approve social work courses in England. Share your views by 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/consultations/social-work-education-and-training-consultations

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sign up to receive Social Work Now – our monthly newsletter. Receive the latest news from us and voices from the sector. Sign up to receive it in your inbox: ow.ly/Lr6R50ZqLLp

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We've published our EDI quarterly update for April to June 2026. This quarter, we've embedded EDI and co-production into our business plan 2026 to 27, been recognised by the Institute of Regulation and continued putting lived experience at the heart of regulation. ow.ly/N7oq50ZqNnK

Social Work England announces their equality, diversity, and inclusion update for April to June 2026 with a group discussion image.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're inviting social workers to a free online workshop to explain the fitness to practise process using real world examples. 🗓️ Online today, Wednesday 22 July at 1pm Sign up: ow.ly/rfbg50ZqKU0 #SocialWork #SocialWorker

Online workshop on fitness to practise process tailored for social workers by Social Work England.

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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Last week we welcomed senior stakeholders including from @socialworkengland.bsky.social, Skills for Care, and DHSC and MHCLG, to further the focus on strengthening social work’s contribution to addressing homelessness, rough sleeping, and multiple disadvantage 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/expandi...

kcl.ac.uk

Expanding the role of social work in addressing homelessness and multiple disadvantage | King's College London

National roundtable at King’s College London

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The traditional route of university based courses continues to be the most common route into the social work profession. However, we are seeing a consistent increase in the number of apprenticeship courses. Read more on our website: ow.ly/wgbL50Zf6KA

‘Traditional’ university-based courses continue to be the most common route into the social work profession (58.3% of current courses).

We have observed an ongoing increase in the number of social work undergraduate degree apprenticeships.

In 2025 Social Work England approved 44 undergraduate apprenticeship courses and 11 new postgraduate apprenticeships.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are now accepting applications for our National Advisory Forum. We are looking for social workers, social work students, social work educators and those with lived experience of social work. Applications close on Tuesday 7 July at midnight. Find out more and apply: ow.ly/GvhA50Zebxg

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In 2025, we commissioned research that explores how the concept of seriousness influences fitness to practise proceedings and outcomes, with a focus on social work in England. To read the research in full, visit our website: ow.ly/SwyC50Z4EVk

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Our Business Plan for 2026 to 2027 is now live. We've set out our priority objectives for the year, shaped in collaboration with stakeholders across social work and regulation. Find out what we're working towards and how we'll measure success: ow.ly/tCxb50Z04fa

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us in Birmingham on Wednesday 20 May 2026 for a free one-day summit on AI and the future of social work. Places are limited, so book now and find out more: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-e…

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Following a recent consultation, we have published our response to the proposed guidance for communicating online, alongside the final guidance. Read the full response and guidance: ow.ly/OZZN50YXCbo

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Many families are supported through difficult moments by social workers like Hana, bringing specialist knowledge, careful analysis and care to every situation. This is the reality of social work that often goes unseen. Let’s Change the Script: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change-the-script/

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Social Work Week 2026 sessions are now available to watch on our YouTube channel. If you missed the week, or would like to recap a specific session, head to our YouTube - ow.ly/SjMr50YR7TR If you are a social worker, the videos can be used for your CPD (continuing professional development).

Six professionals in a virtual event for Social Work Week 2026 with Social Work England branding.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

At March 2025, there were 355 qualifying social work courses in England, delivered by 75 providers. Overall, we can see that the number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses have both steadily increased since we first reported in 2021. ow.ly/PI4v50YOYUK

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Professional Standards Authority @prof-standards.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🔥Read of the week 🔥 In this blog, Sarah Blackmore reflects on how AI can support social work while never replacing professional judgement or relationships. A balanced view on innovation, bias, and keeping people at the centre of practice. ow.ly/poF750YOVhp

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

As the regulator, we see the dedication, resilience and emotional labour that social workers bring to their roles every day. Supporting wellbeing across the sector matters. That’s why we’re proud to have achieved a TIDE Gold Award, scoring 100% in the wellbeing and belonging section.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

High quality social work education directly protects the public. We regulate every qualifying social work course in England. Between September 2021 and March 2025, we inspected 257 social work courses. Read more on our website: ow.ly/Bfv650YMQ8f

Pie chart showing 99.2% approval rate for social work courses reviewed by Social Work England.

Infographic showing that over 664 conditions were applied to 80.5% of social work courses for continuous improvement.

Summary of 257 course inspections: 48 approved without conditions, 207 approved with conditions, 2 had approval withdrawn.

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We partnered with Turner Prize-winning artist and former social worker, Helen Cammock to create a series of thought-provoking plaques to spotlight the often-unseen role of social workers and the positive impact they have on millions of people. ow.ly/TJnT50YIGsr #ChangeTheScript

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi! To everyone celebrating this vibrant Sikh and Hindu festival, we wish you joy, growth, and a renewed sense of hope. #HappyVaisakhi

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Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We are carrying out user research to improve the Social Work England website. We are inviting people to take part in a 60-to-90-minute online interview in April. Participants will receive £20 per hour for their time, paid pro rata based on the length of the session. ow.ly/uHTp50YIGpH

Social Work England offers paid user research with 60-90 minute online interviews to improve their website, paying £20 per hour in vouchers.

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