Our sector skills agreement (SSA)

Sector skills agreements (SSAs) are designed to improve the delivery of services through developing the skills of the workforce. They map out exactly what current and future skills are needed by employers and how these skills and qualifications will be developed. Find out more...

Sign up to the big deal

Our SSA has been developed in consultation with employers and partners in the children's workforce for employers. We want employers to sign up to the principles of the SSA to ensure that the vision of a world-class children and young people's workforce becomes a reality. Sign up today!

Contacting the SSA team

If you have any queries or comments about the sector skills agreement, please contact our SSA team on ssa@cwdcouncil.org.uk with your request.