Part 2Social workers etc in England
Regulation and improvement
43Education and training
1
The regulator must, in relation to people who are or who wish to become social workers in England, determine and publish standards of education or training.
2
Before determining a standard under this section the regulator must—
a
consult such persons as the regulator considers appropriate, and
b
obtain the Secretary of State’s approval of the standard.
3
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the regulator to operate a scheme for the approval of—
a
courses of education or training for people who are or who wish to become social workers in England;
b
qualifications for people who are or who wish to become social workers in England.
4
The regulations may make provision in connection with the approval scheme.
5
For example, the regulations may make provision about—
a
the criteria for approval or continued approval;
b
the procedure for approval or renewal of approval;
c
duties to provide information to the regulator;
d
inspections in connection with the approval or continued approval of courses or qualifications (including provision for the appointment of people to carry out inspections);
e
appeals against decisions in connection with approval;
f
the publication of the scheme.
6
The provision that may be made under the regulations about the appointment of people to carry out inspections includes provision about—
a
payments to be made to those appointed;
b
staff, facilities or other assistance.