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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: building career pathways for staff to learn and grow

27 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Ben Miller, Registered Manager, at Castleford House Nursing 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú spoke to us about how they’ve developed career pathways which allow staff to develop …read more

Ben Miller

27 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Ben Miller

Ben Miller, Registered Manager, at Castleford House Nursing 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú spoke to us about how they’ve developed career pathways which allow staff to develop …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Retention

Affinity 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Úcare celebrates success of student placements programme

24 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Affinity 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Úcare share the success of their first student placement programme, working alongside Shrewsbury College to provide students with the oppo…read more

affinity homecare logo

24 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

affinity homecare logo

Affinity 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Úcare share the success of their first student placement programme, working alongside Shrewsbury College to provide students with the oppo…read more

Learning and development

Good news story

Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction

22 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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

91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú’s Director of Operations Tricia Pereira wins award at The Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards

17 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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

10 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú 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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú 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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú 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 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Understanding racism article

91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú 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