The Step Up to Social Work programme is a
fully funded Department of Education scheme aimed at bringing good
quality graduates into the social work profession. Bracknell is the
lead partner for a Berkshire partnership which includes Reading
(now Brighter Futures for Children), Slough Children First and West
Berkshire Council. The partnership has been approved by the DfE to
deliver a programme for another cohort (cohort 7) starting in
January 2022. The programme leads to a post graduate diploma in
social work recognised by Social Work England. The academic content
for the diploma in social work is provided and awarded by a HEI
which is Buckinghamshire New University.