We are currently discussing SHD with a range of bodies about how they can be involved and will have more details coming soon.

Organisations associated with the development of the Diploma include:

• Association of Colleges
• British Association of Social Workers (BASW)
• Children's Workforce Network
• DCFS (formerly as DfES)
• Quality Improvement Agency
• The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
• Sheffield Hallam University
• SkillsActive
• Skills for Care
• Skills for Health
• Skills for Justice
• Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)
• Staffordshire University

Professional bodies linked to SHD:

• General Social Care Council
• General Standards Care Council

Many other employers and partners are working locally to support implementation of the Diploma.