The assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) is designed to help newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) to develop their skills, knowledge and capability and strengthen their professional confidence. It provides them with access to regular and focused support during their first year of employment. The Social Work Reform Board (SWRB) has agreed that the ASYE should supersede former arrangements for newly qualified social workers from September 2012. The the letter from Dame Moira Gibb of the SWRB confirming this refers to a briefing on the ASYE arrangements; the briefing is now the web material which is outlined on this page, and its linked information on partner bodies’ sites.