BRIEFING: The Programme for Government in Scotland 2025-26 The Scottish Government unveiled its Programme for Government (PfG) 2025-26, including significant developments that will impact social work practice across the country. This briefing document covers the key points within the programme. 8 May 2025
Summary of Social Work Governance and Assurance Review Across Scotland The Care Inspectorate's 2024 review of social work governance and assurance arrangements across Scotland 8 May 2025
BASW Statement on Social Work and Generative Artificial Intelligence This document represents a starting point for considering how generative AI may impact social workers and social work practice. 21 March 2025
Generative AI & Social Work Practice Guidance Initial guidance for practice and ethics. 19 March 2025
Flexible working in Scottish social work a report from SASW and SWU A report from SASW and SWU on the current state of flexible working in Scottish public sector social work 3 March 2025
NEW Top Tips Resources to Support Time for Social Work! Free suite of resources from BASW England! 15 November 2024
Reframing social work practice education: practice educators’ perceptions of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) Research by Dr Jenni Burton 10 October 2024
Professional Capabilities Framework Independent Evaluation Read the independent evaluation report into the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and BASW's response. 21 June 2024