Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16)

Part 2 E+W Social workers etc in England

Social Work England E+W

37 Over-arching objective E+W

(1) The over-arching objective of the regulator in exercising its functions is the protection of the public.

(2) The pursuit by the regulator of its over-arching objective involves the pursuit of the following objectives—

(a) to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public;

(b) to promote and maintain public confidence in social workers in England;

(c) to promote and maintain proper professional standards for social workers in England.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 37 in force at 2.12.2019 by S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(a)