CWDC News

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Changes to the Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) Apprenticeship Framework 5Jan

FOLLOWING an evaluation and review of the CCLD Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship framework, minor changes have been made and these were approved by the Apprenticeship Approvals Group on 13 October 2008.

Get involved in the CAF and LP guidance review 23Dec

Find out how you can help CWDC refresh the CAF and lead professional guidance in 2009.

CWDC welcomes vision for children and young people's workforce 11Dec

THE Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) today welcomes the Government's 2020 Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy.

Nannies survey closing on Monday 15 December - take part! 10Dec

LAST CHANCE for nannies to take part in a survey that will shed light on the structure of their workforce - closes on Monday 15 December 2008.

Understanding parents and carers' views 3Dec

CWDC is working with ECOTEC a research organisation, to collect information on existing consultations with parents and carers about the children's workforce.

Major funding secured for North East projects 26Nov

The Regional Efficiency and Improvement (REIP) Programme has pledged approximately £500,000 towards four key workforce reform projects in the North East.

Children's Services Summit 24Nov

CWDC was involved in the Children's Services Leadership Summit which took place on 20-21 November 2008.

Children and Young People Now Awards 21Nov

CWDC was delighted to sponsor the 2008 Children and Young Peoples Services Awards which took place on the Thursday 20 November.

EYPS takes to the road 20Nov

CWDC is hitting the road this winter. It is taking Early Years Professional Status on tour with a series of live events across the country, which will bring to life the benefits of the Status to prospective Early Years Professionals.

Sign up to help develop excellence in children's social care 19Nov

DEVELOPING high standards across children's social care is the focus of a series of national events to be run by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

The Children's Workforce Development Council to carry out review after Government's Baby P investigation 18Nov

CWDC today announced that it will carry out a preliminary review of its programme work following findings from the Government's investigation into the Baby P case.

CWDC opens its doors on Takeover Day 17Nov

Following last year's success, CWDC was once more involved in the nationwide Takeover Day - 7 November 2008, a national initiative organised by 11 million This annual event invites children and young people to ‘takeover' from adults.

Diversity work reaches for the stars 16Nov

CWDC's continued commitment to diversity across the children's workforce included a recent brush with the stars. Kelly Rowland, international singer and former Destiny's Child member, made a special appearance at the CWDC-backed XCEL Awards.

Credit crunch strengthens resolve for Third Sector support 14Nov

The Government's continued commitment to the Third Sector in the face of the economic downturn has been welcomed by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC)

Early Years events provide a friendly ear 14Nov

A series of regional events for Early Years training providers and local authorities were hosted throughout October.