Youth Professional Status
The government's scheme to raise the status of professionals working with young people has not had a warm reception. It is currently being piloted by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) in nine areas across England.
The CWDC says the new status is not so much a qualification or job title, but rather a step on the career ladder, a symbol of an individual's management potential.
To gain it, professionals must be graduates and must complete an assessment based on a number of standards drafted by the CWDC. These include showing a commitment to integrated working, sharing best practice and demonstrating management skills.
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