# Children and Social Work Act 2017, Section 37: Over-arching objective


(1) The over-arching objective of the regulator in exercising its functions is the protection of the public.
(2) The pursuit by the regulator of its over-arching objective involves the pursuit of the following objectives—
(a) to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public;
(b) to promote and maintain public confidence in social workers in England;
(c) to promote and maintain proper professional standards for social workers in England.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/16/section/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-and-social-work-act-2017/section-37
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