This Is Social Work
Episodes
Accepted disposal: Social Work England
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join our Regional Engagement Lead Kate Metcalf, alongside her colleagues from Social Work England's Case Examiner team, Elaine Weinbren and Mike Lupso...
The importance of regulation
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Phil Hallam, executive director of regulation at Social Work England, talks to social worker and regional engagement lead Kate Metcal...
Education inspections experience
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Course inspections help to ensure that when students graduate and qualify, they are able to meet the professional standards. Our latest ‘This is soc...
Perceptions of social work
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest ‘This is social work’ podcast discusses the perceptions of social work and how we want to change the script on social work. Exploring w...
Let’s talk diversity data part 2
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode, we speak to Andrea Stone, service director for Children's Social Care in Dudley and Emina Atic-Lee, service manager at Surrey a...
Let’s talk diversity data part 1
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our one-off episodes, our head of equality, diversity and inclusion, Ahmina Akhtar is joined by Duc Tran, co-chair of the Equality Div...
Professional standard 6: promote ethical practice and report concerns
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, regional engagement lead Philippa is joined by principal social worker and former chief social worker for adults, Fran Leddra and Jul...
Professional standard 5: act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, regional engagement leads Matthew and Philippa are joined by social worker and social media advocate Kayleigh Rose Evans as they disc...
Professional standard 4: maintain my continuing professional development
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, regional engagement lead Matthew is joined by social workers Lisa and Louise, who share their experiences of engaging with CPD, and h...
Professional standard 3: be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions I make
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, regional engagement lead Matthew explores professional standard 3, be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions ...
Professional standard 2: establish and maintain the trust and confidence of people
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, regional engagement leads Philippa, Matthew and Catherine explore professional standard 2 – establish and maintain the trust and co...
Professional standard 1: promote the rights, strengths and wellbeing of people, families and communities
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our head of equality, diversity and inclusion Ahmina Akhtar explores professional standard 1 alongside Isaac, a member of our Nationa...
Welcome to This Is Social Work - the professional standards series
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Social Work is a podcast from Social Work England, the specialist regulator for social work across England. Hosted by our very own regional en...