Policy paper
Assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
Explains the ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers and how employers can register to take part.
Applies to England
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Information on the government’s policy on the assessed and supported year in employment programme.
Update: March 2026
The grants for the child and family ASYE programme are being administered by the Department for Education from 1 March 2026.
You can find out more about the programme, and access the templates and guidance for employers and newly qualified social workers completing it, on the child and family ASYE: programme resources page.
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Published 12 June 2015
Last updated 25 March 2026
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Updated to reflect the change in the administration of the ASYE grant.
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Updated 'Assessed and supported year in employment' to include new contact details.
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First published.