We are responsible for setting standards and the approval of qualifying and post-qualifying level training for social work. On these pages you will find a wide variety of information relating to qualifications and learning as well as information about careers in the social care sector.

What's new?

11 August 2010

New NOS Navigators in: Commissioning Procurement and Contracting and Leadership and Management for Care Services

Want to care for your career? New Careers Booklets hot off the press!!

Coming soon: ‘A job worth caring about’ A series of careers films for young people

Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) New Qualifications and Credit Framework are being developed

Audit of Children and Families Teaching and Learning in the Social Work Degree in Wales Audit of Children and Families Teaching and Learning in the Social Work Degree in Wales

Career Pathway for Social Workers The Career Pathway discussion paper is in consultation

Quarterly update as presented to the Workforce Development Committee Workforce Development Update Report June 2010

Now on offer in 2 assessment centres in Wales NVQ's in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting