Employment-based fast-track social work education

See 'Attachments' for full description. The Department for Education is seeking the provision of initial qualifying social work education through an employment-based, fast-track route. We are looking to secure a contractor to: 1. train 700 - 900 social workers through two cohorts, starting in 2020; 2. attract high performing graduates to the programme; 3. assess candidates so that trainees display the highest aptitude for child and family social work; 4. design and deliver training allowing for accelerated qualification as a social worker; 5. deliver training and employment placements through partnership with English providers of statutory children's social care services.