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Bespoke Training That Fits Your Service: Not the Other Way Around
Every social care service is unique. While regulations provide a common framework, no two organisations share the same culture, workforce, challenges, or ambitions. That's why…
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Ofsted’s Proposed Changes to Children’s Social Care Inspections: What Could They Mean for Providers?
Ofsted launched, today, a consultation on proposed changes to the way children's social care is inspected. While no changes have been confirmed, the consultation provides…
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Tell Us About Your Training Needs
To help us continue developing relevant, practical and high-quality learning opportunities, we're inviting providers, managers and practitioners to complete our Training Needs Assessment 2026. As…
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The Care Certificate: Building a Strong Foundation for High-Quality Care
At Social Care Skills, we are pleased to offer the Care Certificate E-Learning Programme through our Video E-Learning Platform, providing a flexible, affordable, and accessible…
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Heatwave Alert: Preparing Social Care Services for Extreme Temperatures
Whether working in children's homes, supported accommodation, fostering services, domiciliary care, supported living, residential care, or community-based support services, preparation remains one of the most…
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Supreme Court Redefines Deprivation of Liberty: What Health and Social Care Providers Need to Know
On 2 June 2026, the Court published a judgment that fundamentally changes how deprivation of liberty should be understood and assessed across the UK. The…
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April Training Calendar: New Sessions for Social Care Professionals
April brings a new series of online seminars designed to support professionals working across social care. Whether you are part of a management team, a…
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Introducing Sector Opportunities on Social Care Skills
Social Care Skills is pleased to introduce Sector Opportunities, a new space on our website designed to support connection, collaboration, and visibility across children’s and…
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Supporting Children and Vulnerable Adults Through the Holidays
For many people, the festive season is associated with celebration, connection, and joy. In social care, we know the reality is often far more complex.…
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