Investors in People
Please note: the next date for those attending the IiP programmes will be Wednesday 21st July 2010 at Marian House.
E Learning Invitation to Tender
We are inviting all Training Providers registered on Lancashire Plan to
submit a tender response to supply e-learning courses for the independent Social
Care Employers in Lancashire via the Lancashire Workforce Development
Partnership (LWDP).
This ITT (invitation to tender) document (click
here) is being distributed to all Training Providers registered on
Lancashire Plan, it is present on our website and is being sent to those
e-learning providers which we have been made aware of.
Enquiries about the ITT can only be handled by Diane Saffery between 12/7/10
and 23/7/10, Questions should be submitted in writing to dianesaffery@lwdp.org.uk.
The deadline for responses is July 26th 2010 noon.
VOISE Education and Training
VOISE Education and Training are holding 2 information sessions on 20th July 2010, at their offices in Warton. The first session will run from 3pm till 5pm and is aimed at Assessors. The second session will take place between 6pm and 8pm and is for Employers. Please click the link for more information.
http://www.voise.info/news--events/general-news/qcf-info-sessions.html
Employer Big Screen Event
Learning Disability Week
Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. They are holding an event on the 22nd June 2010 at Odeon Cinema, Portway, Preston which will provide you with information on a range of services available to support you in the recruitment of People with Learning Disabilities.Click here for more information
Personalisation Event
There are a small number of places remaining for our Personalisation event to be held on 30th June 2010 at St Joseph’s Parish Centre in Chorley.
The day will focus on “Implementing Personalisation – The Legal Framework” and will be delivered by Belinda Schwehr, a law practitioner specialising in health and care law. Although the event will be open to all Social Care Employers in Lancashire, the content will be more pertinent to Domiciliary Providers, unless as a Residential Provider you are looking to diversify into Respite and Day care services.
The day will be at a cost of £50 per attendee and will include lunch and refreshments. It is worth mentioning that similar courses are being offered by companies at a cost of over £300, therefore we feel our cost of £50 is excellent value for money.
Click here more information and booking details.
If you are interested in booking a place, please send your booking details and cheques (made payable to LWDP) to Leeann Smith, LWDP, Marian House, Beech Grove, Preston PR2 1DU by 21st June 2010 to secure your place.
Invitation to Tender
LWDP invite trainers with experience in delivering bespoke programmes in the following areas:
- HR Discipline and Grievance Handling
- Absence Management
- Health and Safety for Care Sector Managers
- Risk Management in a Care Setting
- Time Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Policies and Procedures
- Financial Management
- Bespoke Management Training
- Legislative Topics
CLICK HERE TO APPLY BY COMPLETING AND RETURNING THE PRO-FORMA BY 30TH MAY 2010
AccessPlanit Office Move
AccessPlanit are moving offices from the 6th May and as such may experience a little disruption with their communications. If you require technical help with LancashirePlan and to help them during this time please contact them on their local rate 0845 number - 0845 5430229. If there is no answer please leave a message and they will return your call. Email will be picked up as usual. AccessPlanit software will continue to function without disruption.
Apprenticeship Event
An Apprenticeship Information Session is being held at Marian House on the 8th June 2010. This is an opportunity for Employers to find out about the advantages of employing an apprentice in their organisation. There are places still available - please return completed booking forms by 17th May 2010 to Claire Wardle. click here for booking details.
Recruitment of LWDP Chief Executive Officer
As we did not appoint in the first round of interviewing, a second advert was placed in the press in April. As part of the recruitment process we will be looking for some Employers to form a panel to ask questions of the candidates on 24th May 2010 prior to their formal interview. If you would be interested in being part of this panel please inform Stella Smith by email on stellasmith@lwdp.org.uk before 17th May 2010
Customer Satisfaction Survey 2010
The LWDP Customer Satisfaction Survey will be available for completion on-line between 1st – 30th June 2010.
This year we have two versions –
- Independent Social Care Employer
- Training Provider
At the LWDP we are keen to understand the impact of our services. We will only be able to do so by receiving feedback from you so we would like you to take a few minutes to complete our annual questionnaire. The questionnaire covers the services delivered between April 2009 to March 2010.
This year, all completed questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw for
a pair of tickets to our annual Celebration Event in November 2010.
Click here
for the link to the Questionnaire.
End of Life Event
The Cumbria and Lancashire End of Life Network in collaboration with LWDP are holding a free study day on End of Life Care for People with Learning Disabilities on 23rd June at Innovation Centre, Blackburn. For more information or to book,see the link..
Human Resources Training
A new HR Course Schedule is available for June and July. Please
click here for the schedule. All programmes are currently being advertised through LancashirePlan. For more information please contact
katieburgess@lwdp.org.uk or call 01772 761855.
Investors in People
The IIP project commences on the 19th May. There are 12 organisations going forward who will benefit from free funding and support. They will attend a series of workshops in preparation for assessment and recognition.
Lancashire County Council Mental Capacity Act
LCC are hosting a two part introductory level course designed for social and health care staff with little or no prior knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Code of Practice who work with people aged 16 upwards from services whose job requires a practical understanding of its application. The May dates are now fully booked however places on the June courses are still available. Completed applications should be sent to learninganddevelopment@lancashire.gov.uk Please click here for more details.
click here for the booking form
Payment Evidence Deadline
The deadline for submitting evidence for payment for funding applied for in 2009/10 is Wednesday 12th May 2010. Please continue to send this to Safeera Suleman.
National Skills Academy Excellence Award
The National Skills Academy are holding a series of regional roadshows focusing on the Excellence Award. The North West roadshow takes place at St Helen's College, Merseyside on Thursday 13th May. The Excellence Award is the unique quality framework for celebrating the effective delivery of excellent adult social care training provision. It is a continuous improvement tool for training providers to demonstrate that they understand how to engage with employers, service users and learners in the care sector, and provide high quality bespoke learning.Click here for more details.
Care Quality Commission Registration
E Learning Module
The CQC have developed an E Learning module explaining the registration process under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 for independent healthcare and adult social care providers. It will provide important information and explain what you need to do apply for registration. To complete the E Learning and for more information,
click here
Care Seeker Service
Further to discussion at the March Board Meeting and largely due to the Care Seeker service not being utilised on the LWDP website, the decision has been taken to close the service.
Dementia Strategy
The dementia strategy calls for appropriate training to be delivered to all staff working or in contact with people living with dementia.
A letter was sent to all Employers at the beginning of March asking them to complete an enclosed questionnaire. Information from completed questionnaires will help us assess the type of training and number of people that require dementia training. Please see the link for a copy of the letter and questionnaire for you to complete.
Click here for the questionnaire.
Click here for the questionnaire.
LWDP Call Steering
The LWDP phone system has been enhanced to allow the correct type of calls to be channelled through to the relevant person. When you dial our telephone number you will now hear the following message:
“Thank you for calling Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership. To help you get through to the right person please choose one of the following five options:
- For Funding enquiries press 1
- For Networker Visits or LancashirePlan enquiries press 2
- For IT Training or Finance enquiries press 3
- For HR Training support press 4
- For general enquiries press 0
E Learning News
Further to our previous communication when we announced the launch of the Dignity in Care E Learning Pilot we have now decided to continue the opportunity for free access into this financial year.
As an independent Social Care Provider in Lancashire, you and your staff will be able to access the E Learning package until May 31st 2010, free of charge. Please click here for more information.
Start of 2010/11 Financial Year- Focus for LWDP
With the start of the financial year now upon us, please see our latest piece of communication that tells you about the focus for the LWDP in the coming months.
Click here for details
Stakeholder Event 18th March 2010
Following the Stakeholder Event held on the 18th March 2010, various presentations and handouts were available. To see copies of these click below.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice
Lancashire County Council Learning and Development Service - Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice training event
LCC Learning and Development Service are pleased to announce new dates for their'Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice' training event [Course code MS4EMC01]. Their Intranet training site will be updated shortly to show the course information.
Please note that this is part 1 of a two part training programme to gives mandatory introductory level training for all Personal and Social care staff. Part 2 courses for Mental Capacity Act (2005) Code of Practice Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards will be held later in the year.
Click here for information and application form.
HR Training
Last Chance to Attend Interviewing Skills Training
There are still places available to attend Interviewing Skills Training on the 31st March 2010. The venue is Marian House, Beech Grove, Preston and the cost is £50 per delegate. Joining instructions will be sent in advance, Please contact clairewardle@lwdp.org.uk or telephone 01772 761855 for more information.
Please click here for course outline and booking form.”
Skills for Care Standards and Qualifications Event
Booking is now open for the Skills for Care standards and qualifications event on the 21st April at Leyland Hotel. An event flyer is attached.
The day will include presentations on:
- Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) - where they are up to and what’s next?
- National Skills Academy (NSA) developments
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) – essential standards of quality and safety as they apply to workforce development.
There will also be workshops on a number of relevant topics. See the event flyer for more details.
To book your place visit this link before the 7th April. Demand is expected to be high for this event so book your place early to avoid disappointment. Skills for Care will contact you after you book for your workshop choices.
Care Ambassador Project
We are pleased to welcome new Care Ambassadors onto the Care Ambassador scheme following successful training days held in February and March. We now have a team of 33 Care Ambassadors who promote Social Care to others. They are available to attend schools and colleges to promote working in Social Care, attend job and careers fairs and any other events that help to raise the profile of a career in Social Care.
If you are interested in becoming a Care Ambassador or know someone that would make a perfect Care Ambassador, please click here
Funding until end of the financial year
The end of the LWDP financial year is March 31st 2010. Employers must ensure that all training is completed by this date. TTHE FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT EVIDENCE FOR PAYMENT WILL BE MAY 12th 2010.
E Learning
The Dignity in Care and Pandemic Swine Flu E Learning packages are still available for you to complete free of charge until the 31st March 2010. After this date we are considering charging a nominal fee.Click here for details on how to complete the E Learning.
Please accept our apologies if you have encountered any problems with issuing of certificates for Dignity in Care – this feature is now resolved
Funded Training Courses
On the LWDP funded course list the CIEH basic/food hygiene course has now been replaced with Level 2 Food Safety.
Small Grants Fund
LWDP still has money available under this initiative – organisations can
apply for up to £2,500 to support small projects, pilot studies, research, or to
pump-prime a bigger project.
The proposal must show how it meets one of our
objectives; the bid must show how it:
- Improves the business effectiveness of your organisation.
- Develops business opportunities for you.
- Deals with the Personalisation Agenda.
- Impacts on recruitment and retention issues.
- Drives up Quality and Evaluation of services.
- Involves service users and their carers.
- Improves the HR function of your organisation.
Please note:
- These grants DO NOT support capital purchases.
- Where training is agreed DO NOT support back-fill time.
- To access this funding please complete the application form after
reading the guidance notes.
Click here to download the Small Grants Fund application form.
Click here to
download the Small Grants Fund application form guidance notes.
INFORMATION MORNING AT RASCALS
We are hosting an Information Morning on the 23rd March at Rascals Party and Play Centre where free kids play is being offered whilst their parents and carers can find out about employment opportunities in Social Care.
Click here for more information on this event.
Safeguarding Adults Training
Lancashire County Council Adult Protection Awareness Workshop – Safeguarding Adults
Lancashire County Council is holding an Adult Protection Awareness Workshop on Safeguarding Adults on 20th May 2010 at the Staff Training Centre in Kirkham. Please click here for course details and booking form.
Would you like help to input your NMDS data?
As you know, LWDP Networkers are actively supporting care providers to use LancashirePlan and complete workforce data to maintain HR records and complete their National Minimum Data Set for Social Care (NMDS-SC).
LWDP wish to gauge the level of interest in the services of an LWDP data inputter who would visit care establishment to update LancashirePlan and assist you to complete your NMDS-SC.
If you would welcome the support of an LWDP data inputter to update LancashirePlan and assist you to complete your NMDS-SC, please click here and complete the request form and email to jackmoorehead@lwdp.org.uk or post back to the address below.
Deadline for responses: 17th February 2010.
Click here for NMDS visit request form
Newly Qualified Social Workers
Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) Framework in Adult Services – Action Learning Facilitator Development Programme 2010/11
Skills for Care is seeking consultants to design and deliver a programme of training in the facilitation and leading of action learning primarily in relation to the use of action learning sets in the support of newly qualified social workers (NQSW), their supervisors and managers. To find out more information click here.
QCF – Draft Activities Provision Units
Qualifications and Credit Framework – Draft Activities Provision Units
Skills for Care are pleased to inform you that draft QCF units for the new qualification Activities Provision is available to review. These units/qualifications have been developed as result of demand from the sector to reflect New Types of Working and imminent changes in National Minimum Standards.
Participants are asked to review draft materials against tight criteria and within a short timescale in order to meet deadlines of 2010 and to be included in subsequent feedback, therefore the closing date will be 5pm Friday 19th February 2010.
We would be grateful for your advice and/or comments on the following:
- Does the language and terminology reflect the values and current good practice in the sector, and is it accessible to learners?
- Do the ‘assessment requirements’ provide a safe and suitable approach for the content and context of the unit?
- Is the ‘additional information’ appropriate?
Specific details on how to complete the online questionnaire are on the website
www.surveymonkey.com
Once again, thank you for your time and patience in this process.
If you would like further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fazeela Hafejee on 07971 078272.
NEW Human Resources Training Schedule
We are pleased to announce some further course dates for HR Training that will be held before the end of this financial year. Please click here for more details on these courses.
End of Life Workshop
End of Life Care for People with Learning Disabilities
The Cumbria and Lancashire End of Life Network in collaboration with Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership invites all care staff involved in the care of clients with learning disabilities to a study day. Please click here for more details.
Apprenticeships employer grants available
A new grant for employers has been announced to make it easier for employers to take on young apprentices. See the link below for more information on this.
Click here for deatails.
Peninsula Update
Attention all Peninsula Clients
Please note the closing date for return of the Peninsula service level agreements proforma is Friday 29th January 2010.
Medication Training Tender
Further to the invitation to tender for Medication Administration Training, 13 responses were received and 2 companies shortlisted from this. Both these organisations were invited in to present their tender early in January and subsequently, Carefully Trained were awarded the contract to deliver the training. Thank you to all those who took the time to put forward a submission.
Funding Applications
As from 7th January 2010 the only applications which will be processed are those for NVQ units which can reasonably be completed between this date and 31st March 2010.
- NVQ2 Health & Social Care – 3 UNITS
- NVQ3 Health & Social Care – 4 UNITS
- NVQ4 Health & Social Care – 4 UNITS
- NVQ4 RMA/LMC Health & Social Care – 4 UNITS”
Funding Withdrawals
We are now in the final period of the 2009/10 financial year, the period ends on March 31st 2010. Could you please look at your current Funding Applications and take action to withdraw any funding that will be not be completed in time.
To withdraw, log into Lancashire Plan and then click on ‘My Company’ in the left hand side menu followed by ‘Funding Manager’ this will then list your applications with the most recent first. Tick the box that says ‘withdraw’ next to the candidates that no longer require the funding and then click ‘Submit Withdrawal Request’ at the bottom of the application.
Please remember that all short courses must be booked and completed within 60 days of the funding being accepted and all NVQs must be booked on through Lancashire Plan within 60 days. We do not fund retrospectively.
If you have any queries you can call and speak to our team of networkers on 01772 761 855.
Improver Project
During 2009 the LWDP working closely with Lancashire County Council made contact with all independent sector Care Providers in Lancashire who had only achieved a poor or adequate rating from the Care Quality Comission(CQC). Our team of Networkers offered help and advice to assist where possible with improvements identified in the CQC reports. The report compiled at the time is attached for reference. The LWDP Networkers are currently following up on those Care Providers to establish if ratings have improved or if any further assistance can be given. Click here to view the report. Skills for Care Provider Development Day
Providers from Greater Lancashire are invited to a development day, looking at how personalised services can work for their business and will include a number of presentations, workshops and an interactive group exercise looking at what a person using services would like from their service. The event will take place on Wednesday 10th February 2010 at Myttonfold Hotel, Whalley Road, Langho, Nr Blackburn, BB6 8AB
To book your place online visit http://northwest.skillsforcare.org.uk/Lancsevent
(Please note booking closes 27th January 2010)
For venue accessibility please see the website. Click here for more details.
HR SERVICES
Last Change to Attend Interview Skills Training
There are still places available to attend Interviewing Skills Training on 27th January 2010. The venue is Marian House, Beech Grove, Preston and the cost is £50 per delegate. Joining instructions will be sent in advance. Please contact clairewardle@lwdp.org.uk or telephone 01772 761855 for more information.
Please click here for course outline and
booking form
NMDS – SC FREE WORKSHOP
The LWDP and Skills for Care are jointly hosting a free workshop to help you understand NMDS – SC and show you how to complete your NMDS – SC through LancashirePlan
Click here for more information.
Investors In People
Are You IIP Recognised?
There are still places available for Care Providers to gain the Investors In People standard. LWDP is working with the Centre for Assessment and Recognition to offer LWDP Care Providers the opportunity to gain the Investors In People accreditation. This modular programme will be substantially subsidised to support up to 30 Social Care employers. The programme will start in the spring of 2010 and run until the spring of 2011, at which point participating organisations will be expected to have achieved recognition against the Standard. Although substantial funding will support the launch day and workshops, organisations will contribute on a pro-rata percentage towards final assessment.
We are holding an information session on 1st February 2010 where you can come along and get further details on the IIP programme. To register your attendance for this, please email katieburgess@lwdp.org.uk or clairewardle@lwdp.org.uk or telephone them on 01772 761855.
Please note: as limited places are available, they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Training Advisory Group Recommendations
Further to the Training Advisory Group meeting on the 16th November 2009, the following recommendations have been agreed by the LWDP Board:
- Until the end of the financial year organisations can access additional PTLLS/CTLLS places as there is funding available.
- Autism awareness training can be funded as a one day short course.
Christmas Message
This Christmas the LWDP will not be sending Christmas cards and gifts, Instead we are making a donation to Bookworms & Chatterboxes, an Oxfam supported initiative for teaching Teachers. We wish all our colleagues and stakeholders a happy and healthy New Year.
Please note that the LWDP offices will be closed for the festive period from lunchtime on Thursday 24th December 2009 and will re-open on Monday 4th January 2010
Dymph Knowles, CEO, LWDP
Advertise your vacancies FREE
The LWDP “Situations Vacant” page is a great opportunity to advertise your vacancy for free. We are also looking to produce this information as a newsletter for registered job seekers. To advertise your vacancies, please follow the link then select the “Add a vacancy” option.
Click here for the Situations Vacant section
Funding for NVQ's
The LWDP financial year ends on the 31st March 2010, therefore please can you only apply for the maximum number of NVQ units you are likely to complete by March 31st 2010. The last date to complete any training will be 31st March 2010.
Help raise the profile of Social Care
At LWDP we are constantly looking to see how we can help raise the profile of careers in Social Care. As part of this we are looking to engage with employees currently working in Social Care, along with service users and their families to share stories. Individual stories could possibly be used as case studies at future LWDP events.
If you have a story you would like to share which illustrates a “life changing” experience or know of someone who might like to share their positive experience of Social Care, please email your contact details to
natashafurnell@lwdp.org.uk
Employing Staff from Overseas
If you would be interested in further information about employing staff from overseas, LWDP may provide a one day training event should there be sufficient demand. To register your interest, please contact clairewardle@lwdp.org.uk or telephone 01772 761855 ref: Overseas Employment.
EURES – The European Job Mobility Portal
The EURES website provides information, advice and a job matching service. It also has more than 700 advisers that are able to assist jobseekers and employers across Europe. EURES is a great, free opportunity to list job vacancies that can be accessed from 31 European countries. Employers can also receive CV’s from interested candidates.
The EURES website also has current up to date information about working in the UK and employing staff from outside the UK. This and much more is available through the EURES network.
It is free to join and takes approximately ten minutes to register by following this link.
Stakeholder Event Summary Report
Following on from the successful event in September we have now prepared a
report summarising the input we collected at the event. As promised, this will
be used in our internal business planning activity during January 2010 and the
resulting draft plans will be shared with you in our next Stakeholder event in
March 2010.
Stakeholder Document 1
Stakeholder Document 2
Stakeholder Document 3
Stakeholder Document Report
For more information contact Mel Fisher on 01772 761855.
Medication Training Tender
Further to the email sent to Training Providers regarding tendering details, additional questions have been raised. Please see the link below for the questions raised and our subsequent answers
Click here for the document
Education Training Evaluation
An automated process for Training Provider course evaluations is available on
LancashirePlan. This enables Care Providers to evaluate all funded training
delivered. The process is as follows - once a training provider marks a course
as complete, a system generated email (including hyperlink) prompts the care
provider to complete an evaluation in LancashirePlan (L-Plan). A care
provider can complete training provider evaluations for all courses booked and
completed in L-Plan. If possible individuals receiving training should complete
the evaluation alternatively their line manager or admin support person should
complete the evaluation after discussing the training with the participant.
Where groups have attended a summary for the group can be completed.
Click here for further information
For more information contact Jack Moorehead on 01772 761855.
Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF)
Message for all Care Providers and Training Providers!
Please see the
messages from Sue George at Skills for Care, this is an opportunity for you to
have input to the new QCF framework for various training courses, anyone who may
be interested in being part of the work and has the appropriate experience
please let Sue know, the same terms of reference applies to both the first group
looking at Moving and Handling and the 2nd group looking at activities
coordination
If you need any further information please contact Sue.
Click the two links below to download the information (Adobe Accrobat reader
required)
Document number 1
Document number 2
LWDP's AGM
LWDP Annual General Meeting
On the 6th October 2009, LWDP’s AGM was held at
Marian House. The 2008/2009 financial year’s annual review document which
supported this meeting is available as a pdf file and can be viewed by
Clicking here
If the above link does not load you will need to download and install Adobe
Acrobat Reader click here to be
taken to a download link for Adobe Acrobat Reader, once you ahve successfully
installed it, revist the link above to view the document.
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR CARE PROVIDERS
Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership is linking with the Centre for Assessment and Recognition to offer LWDP clients the opportunity to gain the Investors in People accreditation.
This modular programme will be substantially subsidised to support up to 30 social care employers. The pilot will commence in the autumn 2009 and conclude at the end of October 2010, at which point participating organisations will be expected to have achieved recognition against the standard.
Although substantial funding will support the launch day and workshops, organisations will contribute on a pro-rata percentage basis towards final assessment.
To register your interest, please do so by contacting Katie Burgess at LWDP.
e-mail: katieburgess@lwdp.org.uk
Tel: 01772 761855
Please note: As limited places are available, they will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
The offer of places will close at the end of August.
Invitation to Tender
Adult social Care Manager Induction Standards
LWDP are actively seeking applications from experienced and qualified training professional to deliver bespoke courses to meet the new Skills for Care Adult Social Care Manager Induction standards, If you are interested in applying, please e-mail
katieburgess@lwdp.org.uk or call 01772 761855 for further details.
DOLS information
Guidance for
Managing Authorities (Care Homes and Care Homes with Nursing) needing to request
a Deprivation of Liberty Authorisation from Lancashire County Council.
Click here to download the full PDF
LWDP Funding 2009 - 2010
The following table shows the maximum funding available per course for the
year ending 31st March 2010
| TITLE |
AMOUNT PAYABLE |
NOTES |
| NVQ UNITS INCLUDING MANAGEMENT NVQ'S |
£110 |
COLLEGES WILL BE PAID £82.50 PER UNIT |
| A1 ASSESSORS COURSE |
£500 |
|
| COMMON INDUCTION STANARD |
£150 |
ONE APPLICATION PER PERSON |
| LDQ |
£200 |
ONE GRANT PER INDIVIDUAL |
| PTLLS/CTLLS |
£250 |
ONE GRANT PER ORGANISATION |
| SHORT COURSES |
MAX £50 paid according to the
price advertised by the training
provider |
3 SHORT COURSES PER INDIVIDUAL PER YEAR
each course must be a
minumum of 6 taught hours in duration
to qualify |
| PQ/CPD |
UP TO £500 |
ONE GRANT PER YEAR PER QUALIFED MEMBER |
New for 2009/10
- There is a limited pot of money available to
support ancillary staff working in Social Care to undertake relevant
training.
- There is a limited pot of money available to
support training for Foster Carers and those supporting Adult placement.
- There is a pot of money to support new employers
– those holding a personal budget.
Additionally, please note:
HR training will be suspended for first three months ( April – June) whilst we
look at different ways of providing support, if during this period you wish to
undertake any management training supplied by our training providers please
apply in the normal way through LancashirePlan each full day ( 6 taught
hours)will be considered as a short course.
Finally the small grants programme will be continuing in 2009/10 – details and
application forms can be found on our website
www.lwdp.org.uk
Move On E-bulletin
Dear LWDP Members,
Happy New Year!
Welcome to the January edition of the e-bulletin from Move On to World Class Skills. The bulletin includes new developments and resources to support you and your colleagues with your Skills for Life work and with wider skills development activity.
In this issue:
· Free Darts maths takeaway
· New numeracy section on the Move On web site
· Test the . . . numeracy campaigns and the Skills Pledge
What’s new?
The most recent phase of the national Get On campaign is once more linking up with the British Darts Organisation to promote numeracy through darts. The partnership was launched at the World Professional Darts Championship this month with Johnny Ball. Move On has produced a free Darts-themed maths takeaway to support the campaign, which is available to download from the Move On web site. People accessing the Get On campaign web site continue to be offered the ‘Test your skills’ facility on the Move On web site.
Have you seen?
The new numeracy resources button on the home page of the Move On web site? We’ve made it much easier for you to access all the materials we’ve developed that relate to numeracy. Simply click on the button and choose from engagement or delivery. The links take you right through to specific documents that you can download or print off. As more numeracy-related resources are developed we’ll simply add them to the links so make sure you click on the button on a regular basis! Simply login or register at www.move-on.org.uk and click on the new numeracy resources button on the home page.
Did you know?
The successful Test the . . . approach continues to be used to support the increased uptake of numeracy opportunities. Recent campaigns have included Test the Prisons, Test the LSC and Test the Ambulance Service, with more campaigns planned in the NHS. Increasingly Test the . . . campaigns are being used by employers and their partners to support implementation of the Skills Pledge. Move On to World Class Skills has developed a Skills Pledge implementation plan that is currently being trialled with an employer. This will be shared via the Move On web site following the trialling. If you would like to develop a Test the . . . campaign, go to www.move-on.org.uk/testthe.asp for free Test the Town and Test the Company manuals to help you plan and implement your own campaign.
Coming soon
In February’s e-bulletin:
· Accessible resources to support work with employers
· New Hot Topics
To find out more
Visit the Move On web site at www.move-on.org.uk. You will need to register to access the free resources. To find out more information from your nearest Move On adviser, go to the contact us page for names and contact details.
We want to make sure that the right people are receiving the bulletin. If you would like this bulletin to go to other colleagues besides yourself or instead of yourself, please e-mail the details to move.on@tribalgroup.co.uk.
The Move On to World Class Skills programme is delivered on behalf of LSIS by Tribal.
NMDS Briefing 7
NMDS briefing 7 is now available Click here for information.
New LWDP Chair
We are very pleased to announce that we have a new Chair – Judith Young. Judith joined us in September and has been busy getting to know everyone and what we do.
Stakeholder Event
We are seeking Social Care Employers and Care Workers, Service Users and Carers, Direct Payment recipients and personal assistants and training providers to attend our stakeholder event to influence the future directions of the LWDP. Click here for the Flyer.
Notice re funding
We have reached that stage in the year when processing applications slows down as need to see what money that has been allocated has not been used and return it to the pot. When making applications please take this into account. If you know you have funding which you will not be needing please inform Safeera as soon as possible on 01772 761855 or email safeerasuleman@lwdp.org.uk.