Code of Ethics All BASW members sign our Code of Ethics, which has underpinned social work practice since 1975 Living our ethics The seven principles aim to encourage creativity and rich, diverse, inclusive ideas and discussion across the association. BASW Whistleblowing Policy The rights, protections and responsibilities of social workers in relation to whistleblowing BASW's social media policy The professional responsibilities of social workers and students in relation to the use of social media. BASW: The Code of Ethics for Independent Social Workers In recognition of the unique characteristics of independent social work practice Covid-19 Pandemic – Ethical Guidance for Social Workers To respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services. Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) Refreshed standards 2022 to promote the development of professional standards in social work education. Quality Assurance in Practice Learning (QAPL) Access the framework for Quality Assurance in Practice Learning (QAPL) and PEPS refresh, and find out more about BASW's Accreditation scheme for learning providers.
Code of Ethics All BASW members sign our Code of Ethics, which has underpinned social work practice since 1975
Living our ethics The seven principles aim to encourage creativity and rich, diverse, inclusive ideas and discussion across the association.
BASW Whistleblowing Policy The rights, protections and responsibilities of social workers in relation to whistleblowing
BASW's social media policy The professional responsibilities of social workers and students in relation to the use of social media.
BASW: The Code of Ethics for Independent Social Workers In recognition of the unique characteristics of independent social work practice
Covid-19 Pandemic – Ethical Guidance for Social Workers To respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.
Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) Refreshed standards 2022 to promote the development of professional standards in social work education.
Quality Assurance in Practice Learning (QAPL) Access the framework for Quality Assurance in Practice Learning (QAPL) and PEPS refresh, and find out more about BASW's Accreditation scheme for learning providers.
