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07 Jul 2025

English language requirements for qualified social workers consultation

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. 

Consultations and surveys

30 Jun 2025

Standards for social work education – pre and post qualifying consultation 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.

Consultations and surveys

29 May 2025

Qualifications and apprenticeships framework review 2025 – 2027

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.

Consultations and surveys

02 Apr 2025

Registrant Survey: how you help us improve our services

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. 

Consultations and surveys Social service workforce

30 Jan 2025

Expanding the SSSC Register consultation

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. 

Consultations and surveys SSSC registration

16 Oct 2024

National Induction Framework (NIF) – update, survey and focus groups

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.

Your learning Consultations and surveys

12 Aug 2024

How our registrant survey helps us to help you

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.

Consultations and surveys

05 Aug 2024

We’re consulting on the revised Decisions Guidance for Fitness to Practise Panels and SSSC staff

Take part in our consultation on changes to our Decisions Guidance for Fitness to Practise Panels and SSSC staff.

Consultations and surveys

13 Jun 2024

National Occupational Standards (NOS) Review 2024/25

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

Introducing return to practice requirements for social workers

We’re introducing return to practice requirements for social workers and want to hear your views on the proposed requirements in our consultation.

Consultations and surveys Your learning

25 Sep 2023

Continuous professional learning is changing. Tell us what you think.

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.

Consultations and surveys Your learning

14 Apr 2023

Tell us what you think of the revised Codes in our consultation

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.

Consultations and surveys SSSC Codes of Practice