From 3 May, we’ll start asking a sample of registrants who are due to submit their annual declaration to also provide additional information about how they have completed CPL and demonstrated learning against the core learning elements. 

In June 2024 we changed CPL for registrants to focus on key skills and knowledge required depending on your role and the stage of your career, for example induction or changing jobs. Registrants need to cover core learning elements to meet the CPL requirements.

We have produced a new learning resource for people working with children and young people to support you to use the SSSC Codes of Practice, the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Promise in your practice.

Do you want to make a difference to social services in Scotland?  

Scottish Ministers are looking for a new Convener and two Council Members to join our Council.  

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its latest Workforce Skills Report (WSR), providing an in-depth analysis of the current training provision for the social work, social care and children and young people sector.

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. 

We’re working with Scottish Government, Skills Development Scotland and other partners to develop a graduate apprenticeship route to becoming a social worker.

New continuous professional learning (CPL) and return to practice (RTP) registration requirements came into effect in June 2024

This Social Work Week we are delighted to update you of our commitment to embedding anti-racism in social work across Scotland.  

This Social Work Week we take some time to reflect on the Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year and what it means for the newest recruits in social work across Scotland.  

Today is World Social Work Day. A day for people working in social work to celebrate and highlight the vital work they carry out every day to support people in communities worldwide.  

Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Adviser at the Scottish Government looks to the future of the profession and what’s happening to support the workforce.