Longitudinal Study of Local Authority Child and Family Social Workers in England
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedLongitudinal Study of Local Authority Child and Family Social Workers in England
Awarded 01 Apr 2018
Awarded01 Apr 2018
Value£539,346.00
SupplierIFF Research
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago4y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Apr 2018Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to IFF Research for a national longitudinal study of local authority child and family social workers in England.
The study aims to collect robust evidence on recruitment, retention, and progression by following a large and representative sample of social workers at different career stages over five years.
It will examine recruitment issues, career pathways, choices, and decisions, and how these differ by demographics, entry route, region, local authority types, performance, and local labour markets.
The contract value is £539,346.
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