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Free e-learning available for NMDS-SC users
Skills for Care have worked in partnership with Department of Heath e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) to provide free access to e-ELCA, End of Life Care for All, for adult social care employers registered with the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care (NMDS-SC).
e-ELCA is a free and innovative e-learning resource that aims to enhance the training and education of all those involved in delivering end of life care. Employers registered with the NMDS-SC will now have access to a user registration code that is available when logged in to their NMDS-SC online account. The code will enable individual employees to self-register for access to e-ELCA.
Commissioned by the Department of Health (DH) to support the National End of Life Care Strategy (2008), e-ELCA has been developed by the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland in partnership with e-LfH. It offers around 130 easy to use and interactive e-learning sessions covering all aspects of end of life care such as assessment, advance care planning, symptom management and communication skills.
Although the training resources have been developed mainly by healthcare professionals, Skills for Care believe that the resources are also beneficial for providers of adult social care. While the language and terminology may vary for social care, the fundamental principles of delivering quality end of life care are the same.
For more information about how to access this user registration code, click on the following link
http://www.nmds-sc-online.org.uk/help/Category.aspx?id=1266
Further information about the resources available from e-LfH visit http://www.e-lfh.org.uk
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How to complete NMDS-SC in order to claim TSI funding in 2010/11 - Leaflet
Skills for Care has continued to make the completion or refresh of NMDS-SC data in 2010/11 a requirement in order for you to claim Training Strategy Implementation (TSI) funding. This also includes full completion of worker records for a minimum of 90% of your total workforce.
To help you Skills for Care has summarised the steps you need to take to complete or refresh your NMDS-SC profile so you can claim TSI funding.
help is available
To access an easy step-by-step guide to help you complete the NMDS-SC in order to claim TSI, click on this link here
http://www.nmds-sc-online.org.uk/Get.aspx?id=429734
If you would like to read more about the NMDS-SC and TSI funding eligibility criteria in 2010-11, click on this link here
http://www.nmds-sc-online.org.uk/Get.aspx?id=420151
For support and help on completing or updating your NMDS-SC in the West of England then please contact Philip at Care Learning on 0117 973 3695.
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Funding for NVQs, Induction and Short Courses now available through Care Learning
TSI Funding 2010-11 for NVQs, Induction and Short Courses is now available through Care Learning to organisations in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
You can download the application form and evidence sheets only from our website. This application form will be printed and distributed, along with the next Care Learning Newsletter due out by the end of September. This ensures that our TSI Funding application is fully accessible to everyone. This unavoidable delay is due to the very late approval of this funding stream and funding cuts affecting Care Learning.
Last year all funding for TSIF 2009-10 was claimed by 31st December 2009, so many organisations lost out. Don’t delay in submitting your claims for 2010-11.
More information:
http://www.carelearning.org.uk/funding/tsif-2010-2011
We cannot process any applications from organisations that have not met the NMDS-SC criteria as stated on the Care Learning website and in the Skills for leaflet above.
If you have any questions or want to discuss the funding available then please contact Philip at Care Learning on 0117 973 3695.
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Ted Gully Award 2010: New Manager Or Team Leader Within a Social Care Setting
This prestigious South West Award is given by the South West Regional Committee of Skills for Care in memory of Ted Gully, the founder Chair of the Regional Committee, founder member of the Avon Care Sector Employers' Consortium (now Care Learning), Chair of the Avon Registered Care Homes Association and long time champion of raising standards in social care delivery.
The Award highlights the high standard of work carried out by those in a team leadership role and inspires achievement in care staff at all levels as well as promoting the social care sector in the South West.
Deadline: Friday 24th September 2010 by 4pm
More information:
http://www.carelearning.org.uk/general/ted-gully-award-2010
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Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) - July 2010 Leaflet from Skills for Care
A whole range of new qualifications are being developed by Skills for Care in partnership with awarding organisations. This is an employer and sector led process designed to meet the needs of employers. There will be many different units (or parts of qualifications) that reflect what workers should ‘know’ and ‘do’ which make up a number of different qualifications.
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qcf
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Care Learning - Recruitment and Retention audit
Following the successful workshops on ‘Planning for the Future’ that Care Learning ran in the Spring, I am now carrying out Recruitment and Retention;’ audits with care providers across the four authority areas. 23 are now completed and I am hoping to carry out a further 20 at least. I am particularly keen to work with North Somerset providers in Nursing Homes, LD, Mental Health and Rehab/Respite, South Gloucestershire providers (all services) and BaNES (all services).
The audits take approximately 45 minutes and have picked up some very interesting data. We are also hoping to share some really valuable Case Study information relating to Recruitment and Retention practices, these can be found at the following link http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/entry_to_social_care/recruitment/Finders_Keepers_toolkit.aspx - Participants will receive a copy of the report that will be drawn up, in the late autumn and it is hoped that the data received from providers, may help determine how Care Learning can support our providers in the near future.
For more information on any of the above please contact Caroline Tarbuck on 0117 303 5096 or email on
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The Employer Apprenticeship Incentive Scheme (TEAIS) for the South West
Are you interested in signing up an Apprentice or do you have an existing employee who has not received other training but who may be interested in doing an Apprenticeship??
There are incentives here to receive £1,000 or £750 respectively for your engagement in the scheme
For more information on any of the above please contact Caroline Tarbuck on 0117 303 5096 or email on
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Care Learning - Employer partnerships with schools/colleges
There is strong evidence to show that workforce links with schools and colleges, increases the likelihood of a local workforce upskilling or entering the workforce. I am working with care providers and schools/colleges to improve work related links and trying to ‘match’ a school to a provider with a view to working together.
This does not have to be for work experience (though these are always required). Students studying on vocational Health & Social care courses have a requirement to seek work-related information. This can be done via Taster sessions, Open Days, Activity sessions or just a visit. Service users really love young people coming to see them if the session is well planned and organized. I have lots of schools who are interested – are you??? I am happy to facilitate any session and have some really good Case Studies where sessions have been fabulous for both parties involved!
For more information on any of the above please contact Caroline Tarbuck on 0117 303 5096 or email on
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Care Learning - Do you have a Service User who would like to go out to schools/colleges?
You may be aware that the Care Ambassador Scheme takes social care professionals into schools and colleges to support schools with all things ‘health and social care’ including in-class sessions, careers events, open days, workshops and much more.
In the past we have used the services of Reg, a service user in North Somerset, who really enjoyed his role as a ‘Care Ambassador’ and the young people loved having him in school.
It would be lovely to involve service users in schools though I realize this would have to be very carefully planned and organized and risk assessed.
If you think you have someone who could fit this role, please do get in touch, please contact Caroline Tarbuck on 0117 303 5096 or look at the http://www.careersincare.info and look at ‘Meeting the Care Ambassadors’ on the West of England site
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Have you updated your Common Induction Standards?
Skills for Care has refreshed the Common Induction Standards to ensure they are fit for purpose and reflect current policy and practice. The standards are for people entering social care, and those changing roles or employers within social care.
The standards now map across to the mandatory units of the new Health and Social Care Diploma to ensure there is consistency of approach for the workforce. There are now eight standards, however they will not take any longer to complete and the core elements are still retained.
For more information and resources on the new standards please visit http://www.carelearning.org.uk/training/common-induction-standards-cis or http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/cis
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SCIE: Get Connected
Improve ICT access for your users and staff with an investment project offering grants up to 20,000.
The internet and IT are transforming the way we communicate, learn and work. Get Connected is a new support programme to enable providers of care for adults in England to access information and communication technology (ICT) more effectively.
http://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/getconnected/index.asp?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0&dm_i=4O5,7GDG,2KMTOY,IPDG,1
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Meeting the workforce regulations: Skills for Care advice on CQC's workforce - specific outcomes
Advice and guidance has been developed to help providers of residential and community adult social care services to fulfil their responsibilities in respect of the outcomes in the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) guidance about compliance with 'Essential Standards of Quality and Safety'. The advice notes will contribute to understanding 'what providers should do to comply with section 20 regulations of the Health and Social Care Act 2008'.
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qualifications_and_training/adviceonmeetingCQCregulations/advice_on_meeting_CQC_regulations.aspx
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Looking for training and courses?
If you are looking for a training provider then Care Learning has a list of training providers and courses available on our website.
To access the list visit:http://www.carelearning.org.uk/training/training-providers-list?catid=2
Care Learning does not approve any training provider or course. It is your responsibility to ensure that any training you purchase is fit for purpose. If you wish to apply for TSI funding you must agree with the training provider that appropriate evidence is submitted as described in the guidelines on the funding page.
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Business Link Services for care sector employers
Business Link offers a range of services, free of charge, to care sector employers. These include:
A business review (“health check”) and an action plan geared to improving business performance
Advice and guidance on qualifications and any funding support for them
Assistance with the introduction of funded apprenticeships for either existing staff or new recruits – including assistance (from an accredited apprenticeship provider) with the recruitment of young people to undertake them
Grant funding (up to £1000 per employer) for leadership and management development for employers with between 5 – 249 staff. Other eligibility criteria apply
Advice on resource efficiency – energy, water, waste - including access to specialist guidance as appropriate.
To find out more, call us on: 0845 600 9966 or email:
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