Delivery of Step Up to Social Work Programme for Kent County Council
Kent County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Step Up to Social Work Programme for Kent County Council
Awarded 18 Apr 2021
Awarded18 Apr 2021
Value£199,735.60
SupplierUniversity of Kent
AgencyKent County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 18 Apr 2021Expired 10 Apr 2022
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to the University of Kent 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 targets individuals with experience working with children and young people who wish to train as social workers, with emphasis on embedding the programme within the employer base and preparing children's social workers for statutory children's social work.
The contract value is AUD 199,735.6.
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