Part 2: Social workers etc in England Section 37: Over-arching objective
Subsection (1) of this section sets out that the overarching objective of the regulator in exercising its functions is the protection of the public.
	Subsection (2) states that the pursuit by the regulator of its overarching objective involves the pursuit of three objectives: protecting, promoting and maintaining health, safety and well-being of the public; promoting and maintaining public confidence in social workers in England; and promoting and maintaining proper professional standards for social workers In England.