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Social Work England Regulatory Framework

The Department for Education and Social Work England are implementing regulatory framework changes for the social work profession, including reforms to the Social Work Bursary and Education Support Grant following an independent review of social work regulation. These changes aim to strengthen professional standards and workforce development in England's social work sector.

5 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Independent Review of Social Work Regulation in England

UIN: HCWS1025 The Government is taking a step today to ensure Social Workers can continue to support and protect the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our society by announcing an independent review of Social Work England. This statement to …

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5 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Independent Review of Social Work Regulation : England

UIN: HLWS1022 My Hon Friend, the Minister for Children and Families (Josh MacAlister MP), has made the following statement:The Government is taking a step today to ensure Social Workers can continue to support and protect the most vulnerable and marginalised …

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13 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Update on Social Work England

UIN: HCWS96 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to support local authority children’s services and adult social care providers, the Government enabled Social Work England to establish a temporary emergency register. Social Work England maintains the emergency regis...

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