Frequently asked questions for Quality Assured Lifelong Learning on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales for social care, early years and childcare in Wales. The Care Council for Wales has been leading on an exciting project that has been exploring the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning in social care, early years and childcare, which will form part of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. The project has included a number of pilots across a wide range of services and the Care Council are now ready to open up the opportunity for others to engage in the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning. A guide for the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning is available from our website, this provides basic information that will help you decide whether accreditation is for you. The FAQ sheet builds upon the guide and should help with any additional unanswered questions. Finding out about Quality Assured Lifelong Learning What is the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)? The Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) was introduced in Wales in embracing all types of 2003. It “envisages learning within a and underpins five key common recognition framework” goals: to develop and maintain essential skills; “Enabling everyone Encouraging people to become lifelong learners; Supporting the development of skills in businesses and educational institutions; Encouraging workers to gain new skills; and Helping people within their communities to develop new skills.” It brings all recognised learning into a single structure that includes higher education, lifelong learning and general and vocational education and training. You can find more information about CQFW from:
Frequently asked questions for Quality Assured Lifelong Learning on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales for social care, early years and childcare in Wales. The Care Council for Wales has been leading on an exciting project that has been exploring the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning in social care, early years and childcare, which will form part of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. The project has included a number of pilots across a wide range of services and the Care Council are now ready to open up the opportunity for others to engage in the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning. A guide for the accreditation of quality assured lifelong learning is available from our website, this provides basic information that will help you decide whether accreditation is for you. The FAQ sheet builds upon the guide and should help with any additional unanswered questions. Finding out about Quality Assured Lifelong Learning What is the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)? The Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) was introduced in Wales in 2003. It “envisages embracing all types of learning within a common recognition framework” and underpins five key goals: “Enabling everyone to develop and maintain essential skills; Encouraging people to become lifelong learners; Supporting the development of skills in businesses and educational institutions; Encouraging workers to gain new skills; and Helping people within their communities to develop new skills.” It brings all recognised learning into a single structure that includes higher education, lifelong learning and general and vocational education and training. You can find more information about CQFW from:
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