Employment-Based Fast-Track Social Work Education (con_3219)

Description

The Department for education is seeking the provision of initial qualifying social work education through an employment-based, fast-track route. We are looking to secure a contractor to: 1) Train 700 - 900 social workers through 2 cohorts, starting in 2020; 2) Attract high performing graduates to the programme; 3) Assess candidates so that trainees display the highest aptitude for child and family social work; 4) Design and deliver training allowing for accelerated qualification as a social worker; 5) Deliver training and employment placements through partnership with English providers of statutory children's social care services.