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<p>The Secretary of State has delegated to Health Education England (HEE) the responsibility
for delivering a better health and healthcare workforce for England. HEE plans and
develops the workforce to ensure a secure workforce supply for the future, balancing
need against demand. HEE's Workforce Plan, published in December 2013, confirmed an
increase of 31 (1.4%) in education and training commissions for children's nurses
for 2014-15.</p><p> </p><p>The local education and training boards, which are sub-committees
of HEE, work with local providers, including employers, to contribute to HEE's overall
future workforce plan. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure they have the
right staff, with the right skills to deliver high quality care, which includes supporting
their continuing professional development.</p><p> </p>
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