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Guide to Qualifications and Training: Youth Work

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  • Friday, September 1, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In the past, youth work was mainly delivered by local authorities but today is provided by a range of organisations such as housing programmes, voluntary organisations, within the NHS and in social care or youth justice.

Social work training under examination

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  • Tuesday, July 9, 2013
  • | CYP Now
The government has commissioned reviews into social work education as reforms for students and existing practitioners start to take root. Jo Stephenson discovers a training landscape in a continuous state of flux.

Guide to Qualifications and Training: Early Help

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  • Friday, September 1, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Early support for children and families looks set for a boost with the creation of family hubs, intended to bring together a range of services for children up to the age of 19, or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Social work training reform starts to pay off

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  • Friday, June 24, 2011
  • | CYP Now
More than 100m will have been invested over four years by April 2012 to raise standards among the social work workforce. But is the investment making a difference, asks Jo Stephenson.

Overhaul of early years qualifications

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  • Tuesday, July 23, 2013
  • | CYP Now
The government is reforming the qualifications of childcare practitioners through the introduction of early years educators and early years teachers. Sue Learner examines what the changes will mean in practice.

Skills for the early years

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  • Friday, May 27, 2011
  • | CYP Now
The recent Early Years Foundation Stage review reaffirmed the value of having well-qualified staff. But questions remain about what training is the most appropriate. Joe Lepper reports.

Youth work courses feel the squeeze

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  • Monday, June 13, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Interest in youth work qualifications remains strong despite a weak jobs market. But a lack of funding and a shortage of placements are posing problems for course providers. PJ White reports.

DCSs need specialist training, says college

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  • Monday, July 25, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Training for potential leaders of children's services must not overlook specialist knowledge at the expense of expanding council remits, according to the National College for School Leadership.

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