1. Approves the continuation of the contract between the Council and the University of Hertfordshire in respect of the delivery of the Step Up to Social Work programme for a further period of 2 years from 26th June 2019 at a total value of £478,000.
2. Delegates the decision to approve a further two-year extension until August 2023, permitted under the contract, to the Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children and Education, and receive a report updating Cabinet on the progress and performance of the programme over the previous two years.