developing skills
Post Qualifying Social Work (PQ)
The revised PQ framework came into effect from September 2007. Its employer-led, modular nature means it can be used as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for qualified social workers, while also allowing non-social worker staff to undertake specific modules. This approach to PQ will support the key strategic drivers of the sector. This will require the commissioning of modular programmes where allied professionals can train and develop together in key service areas.
Skills for Care in London have developed a PQ Programmes Directory, which provides information on the PQ programmes available within the region (please see downloads for a copy of this). The SWEG (see the introduction) are responsible for endorsing any new PQ programmes and information about PQ is part of the quarterly SWEN forum meetings. Electronic PQ and PL bulletins are produced regularly (see below).
PQ resources to download:
This guide explains the PQ framework and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the PQ awards.
This gives details of the PQ courses run by each London HEI.
This series of 8 case studies explain why social workers decided to do PQ courses and their potential value and impact.
- Evaluating the impact of the PQ awards (coming soon)
This report summarises research which evaluated the impact of PQ awards in six London local authorities May 2010.
This document was produced by Skills for Care as a useful tool for learning and workforce development managers. It sets out the business case and rationale for investing in PQ awards.
This explains the sources of funding for PQ.
PQ/PL Bulletins
2010: PQ/PL Bulletin Summer 2010
2009: PQ/PL Bulletin June 2009
2008: PQ Bulletin Nov 2008
