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Dive into our collection of blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.

Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Interview: Why ongoing learning is important for managers

15 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We spoke with Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group Limited about why learning is important at …read more

Keren Jamieson

15 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Keren Jamieson

We spoke with Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group Limited about why learning is important at …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Learning and development opportunities for managers

14 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We’ve rounded up a selection of the opportunities available for managers and leaders to boost their skills. Find out more about training and learning …read more

Group learning session

14 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Group learning session

We’ve rounded up a selection of the opportunities available for managers and leaders to boost their skills. Find out more about training and learning …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Celebrating apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week

10 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

10 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

Apprenticeships

Good news story

Learning and development

The value and impact of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard

09 Feb 2023 James Bullion

James Bullion, Executive Director of Adult Social Services in Norfolk, Trustee on the Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Board, shares his experiences of using the Socia…read more

James Bullion

09 Feb 2023 James Bullion

James Bullion

James Bullion, Executive Director of Adult Social Services in Norfolk, Trustee on the Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Board, shares his experiences of using the Socia…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

07 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ is committed to developing and improving to be a more inclusive organisation; through the way we work, and through what we do to suppo…read more

Understanding racism article

07 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Understanding racism article

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ is committed to developing and improving to be a more inclusive organisation; through the way we work, and through what we do to suppo…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Learning and development

Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s pledge to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in social care

06 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

As Race Equality Week 2023 begins Oonagh Smyth, CEO and John Coughlan, Chair of Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discuss the organisation’s work to support equality, d…read more

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

06 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

As Race Equality Week 2023 begins Oonagh Smyth, CEO and John Coughlan, Chair of Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discuss the organisation’s work to support equality, d…read more

Culture and diversity

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Learning opportunities to support with end of life care

02 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

02 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

A lady holding another lady's hand

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

Learning and development

Chef at care home works with resident to create art piece called ‘Journey of life’

27 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

Care home chef Robert with artwork

27 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Care home chef Robert with artwork

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

Good news story

How to use ASC-WDS to manage your training and qualification records

25 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We explain how you can Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

Employees shaking hands

25 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Employees shaking hands

We explain how you can Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

ASC-WDS

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Learning and development

Learning and development opportunities for social care workers

23 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Group learning session

23 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Group learning session

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Funding