Registration for Phase 4 of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) Improvement Programme opens on 21 May 2026.
SC-WRES Phase 4: Registration for 2026–27
The programme supports local authorities to make meaningful, ongoing improvements to workforce practice and culture. It supports human rights principles and structured, measurable organisational change that builds and sustains an anti-racist approach.
Phase 4 builds on learning from previous years and continues to support local authorities at different stages of their SC-WRES journey.
Local authorities that have taken part before are encouraged to continue into phase 4 to deepen and sustain progress. Organisations that are new to SC-WRES are also encouraged to join and will receive structured support to get started.
About the SC-WRES Improvement Programme
The Improvement Programme offers guided support, shared learning and practical resources to help local authorities turn insight into action.
Information sessions
If you are considering joining phase 4, or would like to understand what continued participation involves, we recommend attending one of our online information sessions. These sessions will explain what local authorities can expect from the programme and allow time for questions.
To request an invitation, please email equalitiesandrights@skillsforcare.org.uk
Session dates:
If you are unable to attend a live session, a recording will be available from 9 June 2026.