Category: Social Work England (SWE)

With SWE anticipating a rise in fitness to practise case lengths, Community Care asks social workers how long is too long.

Social workers asked to complete a new annual survey to share their thoughts on regulation, professional standards and perceptions of social work.

Social Work England has released 2 new pieces of research about how social work is perceived in society, and how social workers feel about their profession.

A report by Skills for Care has found that, overall, staff from ethnic minorities are more likely to experience a disadvantage compared to their white colleagues.

SWE says measures to tackle overspend on current budget means case lengths will rise.

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that Westminster City Council and Social Work England discriminated against a social worker by sanctioning her.

In Gleeson v Social Work England, Davies J expressed concern about SWE following its guidance “loyally but inflexibly” that may result in harsher sanctions.

Over 2000 social workers were removed from Social Work England’s register for failing to renew their registration.

More than half of social workers had not completed the registration renewal process two weeks out from the 30 November deadline.

Mr Justice Fordham approves Social Work England Interim Suspension Orders.

The High Court has approved a number of Interim Suspension Orders on application by Social Work England.