BASW
Working in partnership with all citizens is a core principle of government. Social Work England is a non-departmental public body, operating at arm’s length from government and in receipt of significant central government funding. Despite receiving significant public funding, Social Work England continues to operate with a substantial backlog of Fitness to Practise cases, leaving many social workers in prolonged uncertainty. BASW supports high social work standards and public protection, these must be delivered through a fair and timely regulatory system rooted in respect for those it regulates.