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Update on Social Work England

13 June 2022

Proposing MP
Will Quince Con
Colchester
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the planned closure of Social Work England's temporary emergency register established during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action Requested

I am announcing the closure of the emergency register on 30th September 2022, providing social workers registered under this system sufficient time to complete full registration.

Key Facts

  • The emergency register was established using powers from the Coronavirus Act (CVA) 2020.
  • The emergency conditions for the register will no longer apply as of 30th September 2022.
  • Social workers on the emergency register will have sufficient notice to complete full registration.
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