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07 Jul 2025
We are consulting on the introduction of English language requirements for qualified social workers. This proposal will ensure that we align with other social work regulators, as well as other regulated professionals including doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists.
30 Jun 2025
We are consulting on pre and post qualifying standards for social work education. The standards will form part of the updated and expanded Framework for Social Work Education and will be the foundation for professional pathways in social work. We plan to publish the standards in 2026.
29 May 2025
We’re starting work on a review of the qualification and modern apprenticeship frameworks over the next two years, and we would like you to get involved.
02 Apr 2025
We are pleased to publish our first Registrant Survey Snapshot Report today. The report shows an increase in positive responses across all categories from the previous year.
30 Jan 2025
We’re consulting on a proposal to add new groups of workers from the social service workforce to the SSSC Register and want to hear your views on the proposal.
16 Oct 2024
In summer, we told you about the work NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the SSSC are doing to develop a new National Induction Framework for Adult Social Care staff.
12 Aug 2024
We’ve just sent out our annual registrant survey to get our registrants’ views on the value of being SSSC registered and on the services we provide.
05 Aug 2024
Take part in our consultation on changes to our Decisions Guidance for Fitness to Practise Panels and SSSC staff.
13 Jun 2024
We are working with partners across the UK to review the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care and Childcare learning and development.
Consultations and surveys Professional standards Social service workforce
25 Sep 2023
We’re introducing return to practice requirements for social workers and want to hear your views on the proposed requirements in our consultation.
25 Sep 2023
We are changing the requirements for continuous professional learning (CPL) for registrants and want to hear from you as the people it matters to most.
14 Apr 2023
Now is the time to tell us what you think about the revised SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers (the Codes) as we launch our consultation today (14 April). All the responses will help us finalise the revised Codes to make sure they support your practice and professionalism and are fit for the future.