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Find out about social work, social care and childcare qualifications (further information on the content and assessment of qualifications can be found at Health and Care Learning Wales). There is also information on induction, CPD and the funding we provide for social work degree students.

Find a qualification

Find the required or recommended qualifications for different job roles within social care and regulated childcare in Wales.

Qualifications and funding

Social work qualifications

Information about the social work degree, what you can expect from the first three years of practice and post qualifying training.

Qualifications and funding

Induction frameworks to support new workers in health and social care and early years and childcare.

Qualifications and funding

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Information and resources to help you support the professional development of self and others as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications and funding

Best quality learning and assessment

The best care and support services are led and delivered by staff who are skilled in their jobs. This page has information about our best practice guidance, employers toolkit and learners charter.

Qualifications and funding

Apprenticeships

Information on apprenticeships in social care, early years and childcare in Wales including how to become and apprentice, and the certification process.

Qualifications and funding

Social work degree funding

Information on the bursaries we provide and other financial support available.

Qualifications and funding