Children's Workforce Network
An alliance committed to creating and supporting a world-class children's workforce in England.
The Children's Workforce Network (CWN) is a strategic body, bringing together the relevant sector skills bodies, workforce reform and regulatory agencies. It is a voluntary grouping of independent partners who recognise that collaboration will help them to achieve the more effective implementation of their individual and joint roles in a major programme of change. CWN core members include Skills for Health and Nursing & Midwifery Council (representing the health regulators).
The Network's vision is a children's workforce that:
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Supports integrated and coherent services for children, young people and families
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Remains stable and appropriately staffed, whilst exhibiting flexibility and responsiveness
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Is trusted and accountable, and thereby valued
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Demonstrates high skills, productivity and effectiveness
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Exhibits strong leadership, management and supervision
Organisations with an interest in developing the children and young people's workforce are invited to apply to join the CWN National Reference Group. This is a virtual e-based group to share information and promote dialogue. Members of the Reference Group receive a bimonthly E-Bulletin.
Network website: www.childrensworkforce.org.uk
Network contact: Hilary Barnard, hilarybarnard@aol.com