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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction

22 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Lady writing a report

22 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Lady writing a report

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Data shows that learning and development encourages your staff to stay

20 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We look at what our data tells us about the positive impact which learning and development has on reducing staff turnover. read more

Care home staff in training

20 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Care home staff in training

We look at what our data tells us about the positive impact which learning and development has on reducing staff turnover. read more

ASC-WDS

Learning and development

Retention

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s Director of Operations Tricia Pereira wins award at The Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards

17 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We were delighted to see our Director of Operations Tricia Pereira win an award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards. read more

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17 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

TriciaP

We were delighted to see our Director of Operations Tricia Pereira win an award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

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Interview: Why ongoing learning is important for managers

15 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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

10 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ 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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ 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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ 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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Understanding racism article

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ 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

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s pledge to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in social care

06 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

06 Feb 2023 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

As Race Equality Week 2023 begins Oonagh Smyth, CEO and John Coughlan, Chair of ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ 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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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