Skills for Care news

Dear colleagues

The Skills for Care North West website is currently being redeveloped and as

such there is no 'enews' this week, however below is some Skills for Care

news which may be of interest.

1. Consultation on the Draft Framework for Foundation degrees You are

invited to contribute to our consultation on the Draft Framework for

Foundation degrees

The Framework has been developed through collaboration between Foundation

Degree Forward, Skills for Care, and employers and other interested parties,

including professional bodies.

Its purpose is to ensure consistency of approach in the development and

delivery of Foundation degrees.

The results of this consultation will feed into the final version of the

Framework so that it can then be used as a guide for both employers and

universities and colleges in providing qualifications that fit into

organisational development and learner progression plans, in order to make

better provision for people who use services, and carers.

To take part in the consultation please use this link

Consultation ends - 27th June 2008

2. Good Practice Workshops Available: Recruiting and Retaining

International Workers in the Social Care Sector Merseyside Social Inclusion

Observatory (The University of Liverpool) has recently produced a Good

Practice Guide to the Recruitment and Retention of International Workers

within the Social Care Sector in Greater Merseyside for Skills for Care. To

support the completion of the Guide they are holding a series of workshops

across the Merseyside area.

The workshops will cover issues such as: Why employ international staff?

What management and workplace issues can arise when employing and retaining

international staff? How can these issues be addressed? Routes to recruiting

international workers and Good Practice Guidelines.

Book now for a free place by contacting Claire Stevens, Merseyside Social

Inclusion Observatory, on 0151 794 3117 Click here for workshop dates

Updates on the New Types Of Worker site

The New Types of Worker website has been updated with interactive materials

from 6 pilot projects.