The Common Core of Skills and Knowledge - usually called the Common Core, describes the skills and knowledge requirements that people who work with children, young people and families are expected to have.
Effective Communication and engagement with children, young people and families.
Child and young person development.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child and young person.
The common core is being used in the development of job descriptions, induction (see common induction standards) training and development provisions. The common core will also be linked into the Integrated Qualifications Framework