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<p>The Department grew to address recent challenges, including its response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, but now some of that extra capacity is no longer necessary. Rather
than top down numbers targets, the Department is concentrating on having an effective
workforce for the future that allows it to do the best it can for children and young
people.</p><p>To do that, the Department has taken the decision to launch a selective
Voluntary Exit Scheme. This will support those who wish to leave the Department, and
who may not necessarily have the key skills needed. This is an approach that many
organisations use and it will help the Department to retain those staff needed to
deliver its programme.</p>
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