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Child and family social work development programmes

Explore programmes funded by the Department for Education to develop your skills and knowledge.

Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)

ASYE is delivered by Skills for Care.

Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)

For newly qualified social workers to develop their skills, knowledge and professional confidence.



Social Work Leadership Pathways programme

The Pathways Programme was a leadership development programme funded by the Department for Education running from Autumn 2022 through to Summer 2024.

Building on this success, we are currently developing a self-study continuing professional development (CPD) offer. This new resource will be based on the four core Pathways originally delivered by Frontline, ensuring the legacy of the programme will continue to benefit aspiring leaders.


The DCS Leadership Programme

The DCS Leadership Programme (formerly UPON) is funded by the Department for Education and is delivered by The Staff College, The Institute of Public Care, Skills for Care and GatenbySanderson.

The Aspirant Directors Programme

For social work leaders who want to develop the skills to become directors of children's services in the next 3 years.


The New Directors Programme

For new directors of children's services to develop their leadership, management and technical skills.