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Safeguarding

These resources include links to legislation, policy and practice guidance and specific knowledge to support social work professionals’ safeguarding practice children and adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect.

This page offers helpful resources for social workers to support their continuous professional development (CPD) and includes the following types of resources:

  • research and evidence
  • curated resources
  • legislation
  • policy, guidance, and standards
  • elearning
  • services
  • podcasts
  • videos
  • blogs

This library isn’t complete—it’s just a starting point to help you explore CPD options.

As a qualified social worker, it’s your responsibility to choose CPD activities that match your role, interests, and development goals. Talk to your manager or training team to plan your CPD. You can also contact your local authority’s workforce development team to learn about training opportunities in your area.

Please note: Most resources focus on social work in Wales, however some may refer to the laws and standards adopted in other UK nations.

These resources may be useful for:

Legislation, policy and procedures

Support services

Community safety and criminal justice

Safeguarding children and young people

Safeguarding adults

Forced marriage and honour based violence

Modern slavery