2425-0360 Step up to Social Work Cohort 9

Islington Council has successfully procured the design and delivery of a quality assured employment-based 'Step Up to Social Work' Postgraduate Diploma (in Children and Families) on behalf of the North, Central, East London Regional Partnership (NCEL RP) to Middlesex University. The course will commence in January 2026 and conclude in March 2027, lasting 15 months, and will provide a pathway through to The contract is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will run for 24 months, ending on 31 March 2027. This period includes planning, preparation, and delivery of the programme, as well as time for any delayed submissions. The estimated total value of the contract is £309,000 over the 24-month term, based on £10,300 per trainee for 30 trainees.