Integrated Qualifications Framework (IQF)
The IQF is a framework for making sure that qualifications for everyone who works with children and young people reflect an integrated working culture
What is the IQF?
The Integrated Qualifications Framework (IQF) will be launching in summer 2010. By providing a practical guide to sector approved qualifications for those working with children and young people, it will play a key role in achieving a more integrated workforce.
When a qualification is included in the IQF you can be certain that it is nationally accredited, reflects the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge and supports integrated working. Whether you work with children and young people for all or part of your job, or you are a volunteer, IQF qualifications will help you develop your skills, and improve your ability to move from one job to another. All qualifications on the IQF are new or revised and are also included on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) or the Framework for Higher Education.
In time, the IQF will become an essential resource for employers and careers advisers by helping to map out career progression across the workforce and showing how qualifications link to one another. This new and evolving tool will develop over time so look out for it because we're sure you will find it useful.
The IQF is a partnership project between CWDC, Creative & Cultural Skills, General Social Care Council, General Teaching Council, Lifelong Learning UK, National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, SkillsActive, Skills for Health, Skills for Justice and Training & Development Agency for Schools.