Move on up

The programme forms part of a series of initiatives developed to support recommendations in the government Green Paper Every Child Matters.

There are currently more than 170 integrated children's centres around the country with government plans to expand this to 2,500 by 2008 and 3,500 by 2010. The qualification seeks to provide leaders/managers and emerging leaders/managers of integrated centres with an opportunity to create an ethos of community partnership working by co-ordinating coherent and seamless high quality services for children and families.

Course provider: The programme will be delivered through regional providers, to be announced shortly.

Entry qualifications: It is anticipated that applicants will hold a UK honours degree (2.2 or above) or an acceptable equivalent qualification. It is also expected that applicants will be able to provide evidence of academic capability and demonstrate that they are able to manage the course demands. In particular circumstances a lower level qualification with appropriate experience may be considered subject to the applicant being able to demonstrate 'graduateness'. Duration: One year.