Social Work Education Partnership (SWEP)

Shaping together the future of social work education in Scotland

About

Social Work Education Partnership (SWEP) is a national partnership of key stakeholders dedicated to enhancing social work education in Scotland through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

SWEP is hosted by Social Work Scotland, the professional leadership body for the social work and social care professions.  

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Strategic Group

Responsible for determining SWEP's strategy and priorities in the current and future social work education landscape.

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Delivery Group

Responsible for managing and executing approved work programmes and outputs in line with SWEP's objectives.

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Programme Office

Serves as a facilitating hub to foster collaboration among partners and drive social work education advancements.

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Pre-Qualification

Responsible for supporting the progression of work areas such as Practice Learning Opportunities (PLOs), Grow your own Social Worker, trainee and graduate apprenticeships.

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Post Qualification

Responsible for supporting the progression of work areas such as the Newly Qualified Social Worker mandatory year in Practice and the Advanced Practice Framework.

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Latest News

09 Jan 2025

SWEP Engagement Sessions Highlight Key Areas for Strengthening Social Work Education and Workforce Development

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Programme Office

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27 Aug 2024

FAQ – Practice Learning Support Grant

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General Post Qualification

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29 Jul 2024

Social Work Education Partnership response to recommendations from the ‘Social Work Practice Learning Funding: Research and Evaluation’ Report

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Strategic Group

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