Monthly Bulletin - June 2009

Sign up now for remaining June dates for private sector workshop events run in partnership with the Scottish Social Services Learning Network

The Workforce Initiative has agreed to run a further series of workshops in May/June in collaboration with the Learning Networks, as a follow-up to those run in January/February. The purpose of the events will be to address key issues for the private sector in relation to developing the skills of the workforce. More »

'Tell Someone’ implementing the Adult Support & Protection Act (Scotland) 2007 - Training for Trainers

*NEW DATES ANNOUNCED* but very few places still available on the one day trainers & managers courses on our website. More »

Important - required registration for managers of care home and day care services for adults

Legislation in place from 30 April 2009 - new Managers have to be registered within 6 months of commencing employment. More »

News on new qualifications for supervisors

Developments relating to SQA PDA in Health and Social Care Supervision & OU Managing in the Workplace. More »

Changes make ILA accounts more accessible

One of few funds available to workers in private organisations is becoming more open. More »

Scottish Social Services Learning Network for your area

The Scottish Social Services Learning Network is an innovative approach designed to support the learning and development of Scotland's social service workforce. Its purpose is to bring people and resources together to support effective practice. More »

Guidance on choosing an SVQ provider

This guidance on various aspects of SVQs is applicable to private organisations. More »

Funding and support for training: a guide for providers of Scottish social services 2009

SSSC guide which provides information on sources of funding and support activities currently available. More »

Also on the WI site

SSSC Newsletter for Spring 2009 ...More »
‘Supporting better care’ RCN events ...More »
New bulletin from LN West ...More »
Free events from the RCN on Nutrition & for healthcare support workers ...More »