Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2009. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Children's Workforce Development Council

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what functions have been transferred from his Department to the Children's Workforce Development Council.

Answer: Since its establishment in 2005, a small number of functions have been transferred to the Children's Workforce Development Council from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. These include:"the maintenance of the Early Years and Playwork qualifications database, and providing a helpline for employers and individuals with queries about it;""the endorsement of Foundation Degrees in early years, and in Working with Young People;""ownership of National Occupational Standards in Learning, Development and Support Services;""maintaining and updating managers' and practitioners' guidance and training materials on the Common Assessment Framework, Lead Professional, and updating the Common Assessment Form itself."

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