A NEW academy for social workers is to be launched in the new year by Worcestershire County Council.
It will be for social workers who work with both children and adults in the county.
The aim is for it to be a one-stop-shop for new recruits and experienced social workers to access training and to develop their careers.
The move comes after the county’s childrens services were rated as ‘Inadequate’ by education watchdog Ofsted earlier this year.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, Cabinet Member for Adult Services said: “We want Worcestershire’s social workers to be the best that they can be to provide excellent services to children, families and to the vulnerable adults who need their support.
“The Social Work Academy will bring together, in one place, all of the excellent training and professional development that we are already doing.”
