Matt raises many valid points. Indeed I question the FTP process and its effectiveness. I was recently managed by a manager subject to FTP for domestic abuse toward a female partner for many years. Although he had a formal warning and the LA were aware . It did not stop him managing an all female team and leading Safeguarding investigation into vulnerable adults , some of which involved Domestic abuse . This makes a mockery of the FtP process and sanctioning system . Zero tolerance must be demonstrated to SW in cases such as this .

Hi Daniel. I’m aware of the tax relief but not claiming back the entire fee cost. Do you have a link for the claim?

It is also possible to claim for previous years payments- I am not sure how many. You can also ask for tax relief on books that you bought for your work. You just need to ensure that what you ask for is reasonable and genuine. I didn’t claim for these things for years simply because I couldn’t be bothered and I understand that busy social workers will feel the same. However, if it is recurrent expenditure such as a professional membership you will only need to update them if the fees change.
None of this, however, excuses Social Work England for their poor performance in relation to fitness to practise.

So that makes it a tax payer funded registration fee then doesn’t it?