Training initatives
· Early years
Designed by the Children's Workforce Development Council and partners, Early Years Professional Status is for people leading the learning and development of under-fives.
cwdcouncil.org.uk/eyps/what-is-an-eyp
· Teaching
The Masters in Teaching and Learning is a new professional qualification developed by the Training and Development Agency for Schools and consists of mainly classroom-based professional development.
teachernet.gov.uk/professionaldevelopment/mtl/
· Social work
The Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) pilot programme offers a package of support for new staff in their first year of work. cwdcouncil.org.uk/nqsw/pilot-programme
For professional development for social workers in their second and third years of the job see:
cwdcouncil.org.uk/social-work/early-professional-development
· Leadership
New training and development in leadership for directors and aspiring directors of children's services and their teams has been designed by the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services.
nationalcollege.org.uk/dcs
· Apprenticeships
The government is creating 4,500 new apprenticeships in the schools and wider children's workforce in 2009-10. The programme of training and development can lead to qualifications including NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development (levels 2 and 3) plus keys skills and first aid.
cwdcouncil.org.uk/apprenticeships