Information about the Codes of Professional Practice and practice guidance.
From 1 July 2026, social care workers will need to follow our updated codes.
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Registration guidance videos
Find out more about registration from the videos and links below.- Social work students
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers.- Social work students
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Strengths-based practice
Resources and information about what strengths-based practice is, why we use it and how to use it in social care.- Social work students
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Social work degree funding
Information on the bursaries we provide and other financial support available.- Social work students
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National Occupational Standards (NOS)
NOS are UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work, search the NOS standards needed for a job role.- Social work students
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The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
What you need to understand about the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how they apply to you.- Social work students