Every Child Matters
The Children and Young People's Workforce
Work with children and young people is both highly challenging and rewarding. Here at the University of Cumbria we recognise the importance of this work and the fact that ‘Every Child Matters’.
Whether just starting out or an experienced children or young person’s worker, the University of Cumbria has something to offer you.
Our commitment to work with children and young people and the children’s workforce is demonstrated through:
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An unrivalled range of programmes for those entering or the field of work children and young people, including teacher education, early years, social work, health provision, youth work and general programmes for those who wish to work with children and young people.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for existing members of the workforce.
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Strong local partnerships links to support workforce development.
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Strong national relationships to ensure what we do contributes to, and is informed by, national policy and good practice.
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Research, evaluation and consultancy with local, regional and national organisations working with children and young people.
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Inter-disciplinary learning and teaching, bringing together different professional groups to work together.
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A Children's Workforce leadership group, developing a range of programmes to meet the management and leadership needs of the workforce.
The University of Cumbria is at the forefront of developments in the UK Government's 'Every Child Matters' and 'Youth Matters' agendas. The 'Every Child Matters Task Group' has spearheaded cross-University developments to ensure that the University can respond and contribute to developments in this important area.