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Why Meaningful CPD Matters in Social Care
At Social Care Skills, we have always aimed to deliver learning experiences that are practical, reflective, and directly connected to the realities of frontline practice.…
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Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Law
Every residential service (including children’s home and supported accommodation) must have a competent person responsible for health and safety, but what does that really mean…
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Creating Positive, Respectful Spaces: Reducing Restraint & Restrictive Practices
This post draws on insights from an Ofsted social care blog written by Yvette Stanley, National Director for Regulation and Social Care, published on 30…
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6 Months of Full Inspections – Data and Takeaways
We’ll be exploring insights from the first six months of full Ofsted inspections in Supported Accommodation, drawing on key themes, common recommendations, and practical takeaways…
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