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Working in the South West: Innovation centre

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Six members of children's services at Plymouth City Council are studying for social work degrees as part of an initiative to develop highly skilled employees. They will continue to work for the council in areas such as family support while studying with the Open University. The council offers funding, time off for study and exams, and a mentor social worker. In return, staff agree to work for the council for at least two years after qualifying.

Childcare workers across the South West are being encouraged to achieveEarly Years Professional Status through a new training programme. Theprogramme, which is supported by local authorities in the region, willbe provided by the South West Initiative for Training and administeredby Somerset County Council. Contact Mark Hemmings on 01823 349 341.

Wiltshire County Council used the New Year as an opportunity to launch arecruitment drive for foster carers, urging local families to helpvulnerable young people make a new start. The authority is running aseries of adverts in the local press appealing for people to fosterteenagers, children with disabilities and those in danger of gettingdrawn into crime. www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fostering

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