The Frontline Practice Educator programme supports experienced social workers to develop the skills and confidence to supervise and assess learners in practice, in line with Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS 1 and 2).
Applications are now open to start in September 2026.
Social work is a highly rewarding career. Through Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) you’ll join a new, diverse generation of social workers specialising in child protection.
Train and qualify while practising, gain a master’s and make a real difference for children and families.
The Practice Educator programme helps experienced social workers build the skills and confidence to supervise and assess learners in practice.
With expert teaching, practice reflection and flexible online learning, you’ll gain a recognised Practice Educator Professional Standards qualification while applying your learning directly to your work with children.
Hear from experts, explore new ideas and learn practical skills with Frontline Talks.
These 30 minute sessions are free, take place online and everyone is welcome. Covering topics such as: ethical AI in social work, the impact of systemic barriers in child criminal exploitation and much more.
children and their families rely on the support of social workers in England each year.
more children have entered care in the last 20 years.
of children who went into care for the first time after the 2011 Census were living in a household that was deprived.