Summer 2026

Message from the Registrar and CEO

Strong collaboration between employers and the College are essential to supporting safe, ethical and accountable practice across Ontario. Employers play a vital role in creating environments where social workers and social service workers can meet their professional obligations while delivering high-quality care to the individuals, families and communities they serve. This spring, the College hosted its 15th Employer Roundtable, bringing together leaders from Children’s Aid Societies across the province. These conversations are an important opportunity…

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Clarifying the Continuing Competence Program (CCP): What Employers Need to Know

Each year, all registered social workers and social service workers in Ontario are required to complete the College's Continuing Competence Program (CCP) as part of their annual renewal. This requirement applies to all registrants except those in the retired class of registration. The CCP supports ongoing professional development and helps registrants maintain the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to practise safely, ethically and competently throughout their careers. What counts as a learning activity? Many employers…

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Practice Notes: The Current, Accurate and Relevant Client Record 

Download the PDF Please note that the second scenario of these Practice Notes contains references to intimate partner violence.  Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the College’s Professional Practice Department and Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College registrants[1] with specific practice…

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Support Your Employee’s Professional Development with AMED 2026 Resources

The College’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on June 9, 2026. This year’s theme was Trust, Care and Accountability. Session videos are now available to watch on the College website and YouTube channel. Employers are encouraged to share these practice resources with their staff. These videos can serve as relevant professional development tools, supporting social work and social service work employees in upholding professional and ethical standards of care. Feature presentation…

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Stay Tuned: Employer Roundtable Coming This October

This October, the College will host its next virtual Employer Roundtable. Employer Roundtables provide an interactive forum for the College to connect directly with employers of social workers and social service workers. These conversations help the College better understand the current employment landscape and the challenges organizations face, while identifying opportunities to support employers and registrants in their practice. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the College’s public protection mandate, the importance…

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Employer Resources

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfil its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Privacy Toolkit The Online Register Mandatory Reports Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Information for Employers Employer Quiz Perspective Newsletter For more resources, please visit the College’s new Resource Room.

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