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Welcome to the Common Core Website
Download the Common Core Prospectus
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What is the Common Core?
The Green Paper, Every Child Matters, which was published in September
2003 proposed the implementation of a common core of skills, knowledge and
competence for "the widest possible range of workers in children's services".
The proposal drew on earlier work which suggested that a common core of
skills, knowledge and competence would support the development of more effective
and integrated services; introduce a common language amongst professionals
and support staff, so starting the process of breaking down some of the
cultural and practice barriers within the children's workforce: and - allied
to a single framework of qualifications - promote more flexible development
and career progression within the children's workforce.
The Green Paper consultation received extremely strong support for a Common Core of skills, knowledge and competence and this was confirmed in the Green Paper Next Steps document.
Newsletters
Issue 1 - Common Core Newsletter - May 2004
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Issue 2 - Common Core Newsletter - July 2004
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Issue 3 - Common Core Newsletter - Aug 2004
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Issue 4 - Common Core Newsletter - Sept 2004
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(729kb)
From 15 April, hard copies of the Common Core prospectus can be obtained from Prolog at:
DfES Publications,
PO Box 5050,
Sherwood Park,
Annesley,
Nottingham
NG15 0DJ.
Alternatively
call 0845 6022260
or fax 0845 6033360.
Copies can also be ordered from dfes@prolog.uk.com
