CWDC was set up in 2005 to support the implementation of Every Child Matters, a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.

The government's aim - through the Every Child Matters programme - is for every child to have the support they need to:

• be healthy
• stay safe
• enjoy and achieve
• make a positive contribution
• achieve economic well-being.

Our work supports over half a million people in the children's workforce across England, including those in childcare provision, learning mentors, education welfare, foster care and social care.

There are other people who work with children in their job  who are not covered by our remit, like teachers, police and health service professionals. CWDC works closely with colleagues in the Children's Workforce Network (CWN) to address common issues across the whole of the children's workforce and to find answers to common challenges.

Early Years Professional Status

The first five years of a child's life are key to his or her development. So it stands to reason that we need a well-trained and highly qualified early years workforce.

In order to maintain the highest standards across all settings, CWDC and its partners have developed the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). This qualification will give practitioners the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the highest quality of practice.

We are working with training providers, Local Authorities and employers across the country to train the EYPs of the future.

Contact Details

	2nd Floor, City Exchange 11 Albion Street Leeds LS1 5ES