Activity Coordination

Gain an understanding of the principles and practices of activity coordination within adult social care. You will learn a framework for evaluating and choosing activities specific to the individuals you care for, explore resources available to help co-ordinate activities effectively, and learn from real-life best practice examples across the county. This course will enable you to offer person-centred and enriching experiences for the people you support, helping to improve their overall wellbeing and engagement.

Target audience

• Care staff
• Activity coordinators
• Volunteers
• Anyone interested in enhancing the quality of life for adults receiving social care

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the key reasons why meaningful activities are important in care settings.
2. Describe the principles of person‑centred approaches when planning and delivering activities.
3. Recognise the information needed to carry out an effective activity assessment.
4. Apply basic planning steps to design a range of suitable activities.
5. Facilitate an activity using clear instructions and supportive communication.
6. Show how to adapt an activity to meet different needs, preferences, or abilities.
7. Explain ways to ensure activities are inclusive and accessible to all participants.
8. Identify opportunities to work with others when planning or delivering activities.
9. Use simple evaluation methods to judge whether an activity achieved its intended purpose.