“Promoting diversity, anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice is key to social work practice.” - Vivian Okeze-Tirado Watch the Promoting diversity and cultural sensitivity in Social Work Week session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJBE... #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs #RaceEqualityWeek

As part of Social Work Week 2026, we'll be hosting a session on The Eastern Regions approach to Anti Racist Practice on Wednesday 18 March. Keep a look out on our website to book your place. www.socialworkengland.org.uk/social-work-week #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs #RaceEqualityWeek #SocialWorkWeek

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social work practice and education is increasing every day. Emerging research from Research in Practice for Social Work England explores the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts. ow.ly/VmZe50Y0FHl

The use of AI is changing and growing as technology rapidly develops. Emerging research from Research in Practice for @socialworkengland.bsky.social shares the views, hopes and concerns about the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts.

Our recently published research shows that the use of AI across social workers, students and education providers varies significantly.   We will share findings from the research on our social media channels this year. Read the full research on our website: ow.ly/VpOx50Y0xTQ

Practice educators support social work students to succeed. We are asking social workers to share their views on practice education in a short survey by Friday 6 February 2026: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/G4L0TZ/

We're consulting on new guidance for adjudicator consensual disposal in fitness to practise cases. This is the final week to have your say. ow.ly/5FUV50XGnAy Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 15 December 2025

#SocialWorkWeek2026 - Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026. Submit your expression of interest to be part of our online programme by midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025. Find out more ow.ly/ZxNg50XA5mm

We have published research carried out for us by the University of East Anglia to help us understand the current shape, structure and scale of the practice educator training landscape in England. Read the research: ow.ly/EAcr50XtlW0

We are at the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) 2025 next week where we will be speaking on the future of social work: training the next generation of social workers. Find out more: ncasc.info #ncasc25

We’re delighted to announce that #SocialWorkWeek2026 will take place from Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026.   We are calling for contributors to our online programme - www.socialworkengland.org.uk/news/social-work-week-2025-call-for-contributors-as-dates-announced/

We recognise that social workers face an increase in discrimination in their day to day. 'Standing firm in power and pride' reflects our shared commitment to professional standards that promote social justice and confront inequality. ow.ly/2nZP50XjAJU #BlackHistoryMonth

Record a minimum of 2 different pieces of CPD by midnight on 30 November 2025. This is a summary of an example of CPD recorded by a supervisor who reflected on how they could provide effective leadership. Read more on our website ow.ly/ZBZ250XfxIS #SocialWork

We're consulting on new guidance for adjudicator consensual disposal in fitness to practise cases. Social workers, employers, and people with lived experience - we want to hear from you. ow.ly/M2OQ50XeQ5r Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 15 December 2025

There’s still time to take part in our consultation on our communicating online for social workers guidance - ow.ly/B59X50Xap52 The consultation period ends at 11.59pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025.

We still have spaces for our @socialworkengland.bsky.social roadshow event in Birmingham @mybcu.bsky.social on Thursday 16th October 2025. It is open to anyone with an interest in #ShapingSocialWork. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-th...

We’re at Community Care Live this Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 October. Come and meet us - we will be on stand 2 to answer your questions about regulation, registration, CPD and more. #CCLIVE25 @community-care.bsky.social

We're inviting social workers to a free online workshop to explain the fitness to practise process using real world examples. Join us online this Thursday 25 September. Sign up: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/engagement/events

Your CPD should be personal to you and your own practice. We asked a selection of social workers if we could publish anonymised versions of their CPD records. Read the full example: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/cpd/cpd-examples

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our national roadshow events. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your place on Eventbrite. This will free up your place to someone on the waiting list. ow.ly/ruBZ50WS2sK

Social workers – you can now apply to renew your registration. Apply by 30 November 2025. It's a legal requirement to renew your registration to use the protected title of social worker. Log into your online account - socialworkengland.org.uk/login

We’ve developed new guidance to help social workers apply the professional standards when they communicate online. We are seeking feedback on this proposed guidance. ow.ly/uxw050WMIo5

We have developed new guidance to help social workers apply the professional standards when they communicate online. We have launched a consultation to seek feedback on this guidance. www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-guidance-for-communicating-online

Join us for our online fitness to practise workshop on Tuesday 26 August at 10am. By attending the session, it will help you understand our fitness to practise process and its purpose. Book your place now: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/engagement/events/fitness-to-practise-workshops/

We have published the outcome of our recent consultation on proposed amendments to our registration rules. The consultation sought views on 2 specific changes that we proposed would take effect from 1 September 2025.   Read the full response socialworkengland.org.uk/about/public...

Do you need guidance on recording your CPD? There’s 2 weeks to go until the next online CPD workshop. Book your place for Thursday 28 August at 1pm - socialworkengland.org.uk/about/engage... #SocialWork

CPD can involve many different activities which help you to learn, improve, and reflect - it's not just about training. Listen to a range of topics on our This is Social Work podcast. Reflect on what you have learned and record it on your online account. socialworkengland.org.uk/about/podcast

The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are synonymous with being a social worker. Swipe to see what we will focus on in our EDI action plan for 2025 to 2026. You can read the full action plan on our website: ow.ly/5pTu50WxTiY

During 2024 to 2025, we received approximately 150 new fitness to practise referrals per month. To learn more about our data, watch learning from fitness to practise in England: ow.ly/rxEp50WvaYc This type of learning can be used for your CPD.

Our #SocialWorkWeek2025 sessions provide ready to go learning opportunities to help you meet the CPD requirements. In ‘Learning from fitness to practise’, we talked about the types of concerns raised: ow.ly/s87250WrPNY. Log in to record CPD: ow.ly/caMF50WrPNX

We’re celebrating National Co-Production Week 2025 - ‘innovation through co-production’. One of the ways we make sure that co-production is an important part of our work is through our National Advisory Forum. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwBP... @scie.org.uk‬ #SocialWork

Join us: shaping the future of social work regulation – a national conversation. We're travelling across the country to hear your views at 5 roadshow events. Register now on our website using the link. Limited spaces available. ow.ly/FM9g50WjLCz #SocialWork

We're travelling across the country to meet you - the social workers, educators, employers and people with lived experience of social work who make this profession what it is. Register to secure your place: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/engage... #SocialWork #SocialWorker

We are pleased to confirm that following a public appointments process, 3 new non-executive directors have been appointed to the board for Social Work England. Board member appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Education: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/news/board-m...

Social workers can watch and reflect on sessions from #SocialWorkWeek2025 for their CPD at any time during the registration year. If you’re interested in learning more about data and insight in social work, watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkyi... #SocialWork #SocialWorkers

There’s still time to sign up to our online fitness to practise workshop this Wednesday 25 June at 11am. The session will explain the fitness to practise process. The session is relevant to all social workers in England. Book your place: ow.ly/EXYG50WcZBb #SocialWork

Join our continuing professional development (CPD) requirements workshop on Tuesday 24 June at 2pm. This online workshop provides a supportive environment to understand requirements, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Book your place now: ow.ly/njLp50WboNg

There’s a perception that social work isn’t respected in society, and the media often shows the profession in a negative light. Bella shared the positive relationship she has with her social worker, as part of our #ChangeTheScript campaign. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYvm... #socialwork

We're sharing real stories of social work. Bella emphasised the positive experience she had upon meeting her social worker, who says she “just listens and cares about me”. Let’s #ChangeTheScript on social work. www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change-the-script

As part of our campaign to #ChangeTheScript on social work, we’ve created a guide that gives simple tips on how to explain what social workers do. www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change-the-script/change-the-script-campaign-guide #socialwork

We’re proud to support @SocialWorkEng’s campaign to #ChangeTheScript on social work. 🎥 Watch their powerful video below sharing real stories from social workers and the people they support #SocialWorkNI #Yes2SocialWork #ChooseSocialWork

Social workers protect, listen to, support and empower people to improve their chances in life, yet the way people talk and write about social work doesn’t always reflect this. Lilly discussed how this can have a negative impact on their relationships with the people they support. #ChangeTheScript

Social worker Lilly reflected how experiences impacted her decision to become a social worker, and the negative effects misinformation about the role of social workers can have on the profession. Hear more of her story: youtu.be/GYvmqU9_7mA?... #ChangeTheScript #socialwork

We’ve been working with social workers and the people they’ve supported to launch the second phase of our #ChangetheScript campaign. Find out how you can help to support the campaign by sharing your own positive stories of social work with our toolkit: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change...

New research by @socialworkengland.bsky.social reveals 44% of adults believe social workers are not respected in society. This doesn't reflect the real story of social work, and the millions of people social workers support every day. #ChangeTheScript 👇

As part of our #ChangetheScript campaign, BBC 5 live interviewed Clair and Ken who both featured in our new film. Ken talked about the positive impact his social worker Clair had in his life, and how she helped transform his outlook. Watch the new film: youtu.be/GYvmqU9_7mA?...

Social workers protect, support and empower people to improve their chances in life. But the way people talk and write about social work doesn’t always reflect this. Clair, a social worker, addressed some of the main misconceptions about social work. www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change...

We're hiring! We're recruiting for an assistant director – communication, insight and engagement. Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/18lb50VV4fJ Closing date for applications: 4 June 2025. #Recruitment #Vacancy

We’ve created a toolkit for people and organisations to support the #ChangeTheScript campaign by promoting our campaign content and messages. You can help by sharing content that tells the real story of social work on your channels. Find out how: www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change...

Do you write or talk about social work in your role? We’ve published a new guide with information and practical suggestions for how to tell a more accurate story of social work; one that recognises the positive impact of social workers. #ChangeTheScript www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/change...