Frequently asked questions about our support to work with parents and families.

FAQs

How has the work of the parenting academy been split between King's College and the CWDC?

King's College continues its world class programme of research into what works for parents, children and families.

CWDC has taken on the workforce development as part of its 'support to work with parents and families' programme.

Is the Commissioning Toolkit continuing and can I still submit programmes to it?

The Commissioning Toolkit is now hosted by CWDC. King’s and CWDC together will look at development of the toolkit and any associated processes. For information on submission and evaluation of parenting programmes please email toolkit@kcl.ac.uk. CWDC will promote wider awareness and use of the toolkit via the CWDC website.

What post training support is available from April 2010?

Programme related post training support will continue to be part of the parenting programme training offer and will be provided by the relevant training providers.

Where does parents and families work fit within the new CWDC programme structure?

This area of work is hugely significant in creating better life opportunities for children and their families and has been established as the programme called 'support to work with parents and families'. Key aspects of this programme will include support to local authorities and to the voluntary and community sector to ensure work with parents is informed by evidence.

Does CWDC support qualifications and training development?

CWDC is providing support for updating the Work With Parents (WWP) National Occupation Standards (NOS) and qualifications and link it to the agreed strategy of the children's workforce.

How does CWDC support the delivery of qualifications and training development?

CWDC continues to work with other organisations, such as Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) and the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) to update the WWP NOS and to develop training and qualifications linked to the agreed strategy of the children's workforce.

In addition, CWDC has made training places available on a new programme, Families Going Forward, for workers engaged in outreach work from children's centres (linked to a unit of the WWP qualification).  Up to 600 places will also be funded on the Level 3 WWP qualification. To find out more go to www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/childrens-centre-outreach