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Ofsted’s Latest Safeguarding Guidance: From Compliance to True Multi-Agency Practice
The Department for Education and Ofsted have recently published new guidance on supporting local areas to embed “Working Together to Safeguard Children” and the Children’s…
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Introducing the Supported Learning Independence Programme
Supporting young people to develop independence is one of the most important responsibilities for organisations working across children’s homes, supported accommodation and other services supporting…
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Supporting the Progress of Children in Care: What the Latest Ofsted Research Means for Practice
Across England, children in care continue to face significant disparities in academic achievement compared to their peers. Experiences of trauma, instability, disrupted schooling, and complex…
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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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When Placements Break Down: Is It Really the Young Person, or the Match?
On 17th March, Social Care Skills will be contributing to The Future of Supported Accommodation: Preparing Young People for Lifelong Success Conference, taking place in…
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Our March Training Calendar is Now Live: Book Your Place Today
March brings a carefully designed programme of practical, regulation-informed training to support professionals working across children’s homes, supported accommodation, fostering and wider care services.
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The Future of Supported Accommodation: Preparing Young People for Lifelong Success
We’re proud that Social Care Skills will be: Contributing to a practice-based workshop focused on assessing need and risk, and identifying the right provision for…
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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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