NSPCC Scotland has worked with the Stirling University to devise a new and unique course for experienced child protection practitioners. Beginning in October 2015, this is a post-qualifying course, focusing
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A pilot University of Derby course, which was introduced to help social care teams interact more effectively with children, young people and families, has had its contract extended for a
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The Faculty of Health Studies at the University of Bradford has received a Sanctuary in Health award for its work with asylum seekers and refugees. The Faculty was presented with
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The College of Social Work, set up by ministers to be the public voice of social work in the wake of the death of Baby P, has announced it is
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A new professional apprenticeship at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 10, which incorporates the revised SVQ4 Care Services Leadership and Management, has been developed by the Scottish Social Services Council
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council ( NISCC) has published details of a specialist award module entitled ‘Reminiscence, Life Story Work and Life Review: Narrative methods, theory and application across
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On Monday 8th June, WithScotland and the social work team at the University of Stirling hosted a display of the research and best practice of students completing their BA and
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A conference on adult safeguarding in Plymouth has highlighted current issues practitioners and educators face in the field. Plymouth University, in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Safeguarding Adults
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All those involved in managing the social care workforce will know that the continuing development of the sector’s workers is just as important as their induction, initial training and qualifications.
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The University of Chester has collaborated with International Early Years (IEY), to bring the organisation’s international conference to the North West for the first time. ‘The Business of Early Childhood’
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