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Early Years Service Lead

Full Time
Achieving For Children
Posted 1 month ago

The Early Years Service sits within the Education Directorate. It delivers statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006 and Children Act 2016 SEND code of practice on behalf of Windsor and Maidenhead Council. The service secures sufficient childcare for working families; early education funding for children aged 9 months to 4 years; and wraparound childcare for primary aged children. The service provides information or advice to parents and carers; advisory support to ensure safe, inclusive early years and childcare provision; and the team is based in the town hall, Maidenhead.

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Student selection

Ensure the highest calibre of social work students with the attributes, competencies and passion needed to thrive in the profession are recruited to our academic programmes.
Curriculum development

Develop a curriculum that aligns with local need and is grounded not only in research and the CSWs’ KSS, but also in practice.
Readiness for practice

Give students the experience and support they need to ensure they are ready to practice within our region as Newly Qualified Social Workers.
Academics in practice

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Regional progression and development

Create regional progression pathways and CPD opportunities capable of attracting and retaining the best and brightest social workers in the UK.
Future workforce

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Early Years Service Lead

Student selection

Curriculum development

Readiness for practice

Academics in practice

Regional progression and development

Future workforce

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