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One Children's Workforce
The One Children's Workforce Framework was part of the previous Government's agenda to create a 'world class workforce'. There is no clarity, as yet, as to how the Coalition Government is going to take this concept forward.
What is ‘One Children’s Workforce’?
As part of the Government’s vision of having a world class workforce for children, young people and families there is a drive towards having ‘One Children’s Workforce’. This means a workforce that is integrated, high quality and making the best contribution to the Every Child Matters outcomes.
Read about our local workforce here.
The One Children’s Workforce Framework’
The One Children’s Workforce Framework sets out 8 principles the workforce should strive towards in order to achieve the 5 Every Child Matters outcomes.
The One Children's Workforce Framework - The Rainbow
Click here to find out more about each of the colours.
Click here to read case studies relating to the rainbow.
How does this affect me?
In order to measure progress towards achieving ‘One Children’s Workforce’ a tool known as the ‘One Children’s Workforce Tool’ has been created to assess how far along we are. This tool is used by Children’s Trusts. Children’s Trusts are responsible for bringing together all services for children and young people in an area (download 'What is a Children's Trust?')
You may be asked to complete a questionnaire (like this one on Integrated Working), take part in a workshop or focus group by your local Children’s Trust so that they can collect evidence on how they’re doing on a particular aspect of the One Children’s Workforce Framework.
They are interested in hearing from managers, staff and volunteers working with children and young people in all sectors and children and young people themselves. If you are approached, this will be your opportunity to have your voice heard.
The Tool will help Children’s Trusts identify areas for development and support and is not used to rate individual providers or staff members.
Take Part
Try one of our questionnaires - they are all really short!
High quality, appropriately trained workforce
Vote in our polls -
Do you see yourself as part of the Children’s Workforce?
Further Information
Click here to find out more about the One Children’s Workforce Tool