Research and analysis
Social work fast track programmes: retention and progression
Final and interim reports from a study on retention and progression among social workers trained via fast track entry programmes.
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These reports present findings from a longitudinal study (2017 to 2021) of social workers trained via the social work fast track entry programmes, Frontline and Step Up to Social Work.
They cover attrition rates from social work for the different cohorts at different timepoints post-qualification.
They also investigate:
- employment destinations
- early experiences of social work
- career progression
- job satisfaction
- factors associated with retention and reasons for leaving the profession
Published 21 July 2020
Last updated 15 December 2021 + show all updates
Last updated 15 December 2021 + show all updates
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Added 'Social work fast track programmes: tracking retention and progression - final report'.
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First published.