Delivery of Step Up to Social Work Postgraduate Diploma Programme by University of Salford
Leeds City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Step Up to Social Work Postgraduate Diploma Programme by University of Salford
Awarded 01 Mar 2021
Awarded01 Mar 2021
Value£340,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Salford
AgencyLeeds City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 7mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
Leeds City Council awarded a contract to the University of Salford for the delivery of the Step Up to Social Work programme, an accelerated entry route into social work for high-achieving graduates and career changers.
The programme involves a bespoke work-based 14-month postgraduate diploma, led by regional partnerships of local authorities and contracted with Higher Education Institutions.
Students who successfully complete the course qualify with a postgraduate diploma in social work, enabling them to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
The contract value is £340,000.
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