New cash for social work training in Scotland

Social work training in Scotland will benefit from an £11
million package announced by Euan Robson, deputy minister for
education and young people, writes Maggie
Wood.

The minister stressed the importance of continued professional
development for social workers. New measures include a social care
national workforce group, £11 million for local authority and
postgraduate training, and the promotion of a new social work
honours degree.

The minister will chair the first meeting of the National
Workforce Group on 28 October. The group will produce a national
education and training strategy, improve workforce information, and
support recruitment and retention of social workers.