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The Children's Workforce Development Council announces new chair 3Jul

Paul Ennals has been appointed as the new chair of the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

CWDC publishes its first Sustainable Development Action Plan on website 10Jun

Our first Sustainable Development Action Plan explains how we will contribute to the Government's sustainability agenda and includes a number of clear and measurable sustainability objectives for 2009-10.

New standards and workbook for short break carers 2Jun

A SET of training and development standards for short break carers has been launched by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

CWDC committed to protecting children 14May

A review and practical guidance on how to handle allegations of child abuse for the children and young people's workforce will help clarify vital procedures, say the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

CWDC announce the first Early Years Professionals National Event 13May

CWDC will host the first ever Early Years Professional national event at the ICC in Birmingham on 14 July, is designed to celebrate the success of Early Years Professionals (EYPs) and to strengthen the EYP community.

CWDC invites bids for funding to share emerging practice in integrated working and workforce reform 11May

CWDC is inviting bids for funding to help people who work with children, young people and families share their experiences in working together and reforming the workforce in an integrated way.

CWDC welcomes Government announcement to expand programme for newly qualified social workers 6May

CWDC today welcomes the announcement by the Children's secretary Ed Balls that its Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) pilot programme will be rolled out to all eligible children's social workers.

CWDC welcomes Government measures to deliver step change in child protection 6May

CWDC today welcomes the Secretary of State Ed Ball's announcement of a wide ranging package of measures in response to Lord Laming's recent progress report.

Death of Michael Leadbetter 20Apr

It is with regret and great sadness that CWDC announces the death of its Chairman, Michael Leadbetter.

An opportunity to shape the new programme to develop the young people's workforce 17Apr

CWDC is holding eight regional consultations and an online consultation to give those who work with young people the opportunity to shape the next stages of a £25m programme.

CWDC stakeholder perception survey 16Apr

We have recently commissioned BMG Research to undertake a survey which looks at the communications received from us, in addition to awareness and perceptions of us and our role.

Skills for Care Accolades 7Apr

CWDC is supporting the Skills for Care Accolades 2009, a key celebration of the achievements of social care employers, training providers and workers.

Government databases 26Mar

CWDC have read with interest the recent report "Database State", which recommended government databases should be scrapped or redesigned. A more detailed response will be published shortly.

CWDC sends submissions to Social Work Taskforce 13Mar

The Children's Workforce Development Council has produced and sent a set of submissions to the Social Work Taskforce.

CWDC welcomes Lord Laming’s recommendations as the right framework for safeguarding children 12Mar

Lord Laming today set out his review of child protection in a progress report and the findings were welcomed by Children's Secretary Ed Balls.