Student bursary consultation opportunity to 'radically strengthen' social work, says BASW The Government has announced a consultation to improve financial support for social work students in England. News 9 Feb 2026
Child Safeguarding Practice Review into Sara Sharif's death BASW England statement in response to the report. News 19 Nov 2025
BASW Student Ambassador Scheme opens for applications! Could you be a BASW Student Ambassador? News 24 Oct 2025
BASW England secures student bursary win Campaigning efforts have led to provision of more equitable support News 16 Oct 2025
BASW Celebrates International Day of Older Persons “As social workers we recognise the critical role that older adults play in current and future societies and economies." Blog 29 Sep 2025
Standards for Social Work Education Pre- and post-qualifying consultation 2025 consultation response SASW response to the SSSC consultation News 8 Sep 2025
BASW England Student Member Blog | The Importance of Relationships in Social Work Practice Bev Crisp, a member of BASW and a social work apprentice in a local authority, reflects on the importance of relationships in social work practice her first placement following attendance at a North Yorkshire Branch event. Blog 20 Aug 2025
"We Are the Strength Behind the System — It’s Time the System Stood With Us" Reflections from the BASW Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 Blog 28 Jul 2025
BASW statement on National Inquiry into grooming gangs The Home Secretary has announced a national inquiry for England and Wales. News 19 Jun 2025
Wales to remove profit from children's care welcomed by BASW Cymru Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children. News 20 Feb 2025