project_9810 Social Work Induction Programme (SWIP)
- Department for Education
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fab5
Description
The Social Work Induction Programme (SWIP) will significantly extend the training and support child and family social workers receive in the early stages of their career, helping to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need and retain them in the profession. We plan for the induction support for early career social workers to be extended from one year in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) to two years in the SWIP. We have developed a new set of Post-Qualifying Standards (PQS) which set out the knowledge and skills new social workers need by the end of their second year in post, they will underpin the training and development within those first two years of the children's social work profession.
Please note, this notice is not being used to signify the commencement of any competitive process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education.
Funding estimates included within the notice are indicative only and are subject to Spending Review outcomes. The Department makes no commitment at this stage to the final funding envelope for contractual activity.
Notices
UK1: Pipeline notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-023798
- Published
- 21 May 2025, 12:20pm
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-012029
- Published
- 31 March 2025, 2:35pm