Training available at the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

These courses are offered and completed through local colleges within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They are held externally to the Social Care Academy.   At the point of creating this course, all courses were free, however learners should contact the college to confirm they are eligible to complete the course for free. Some courses may result in a charge if they are not finished in time. We recommend enrolling in this course as a reminder, and to see the more detailed descriptions of each college's offer. Courses Level 2 - Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention This course is accessible to all residents of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It is available at: Burton and South Derbyshire College Newcastle and Stafford College Group South Staffordshire College Stoke-on-Trent College This course aims to improve the learner's understanding and awareness about both suicide and self-harm. It explores, risk, warning signs, protective factors, and offers strategies for prevention and intervention. Disclaimer These are external courses promoted through the Social Care Academy as part of its commitment to providing diverse learning. By participating you are acknowledging that the Social Care Academy is not accountable for issues arising from this course’s content or delivery by external providers. Learners are advised to undertake due diligence to ensure the suitability of the course for their individual needs. Externally referenced courses may have applicable costs and conditions. Read more

These courses are offered and completed through local colleges within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They are held externally to the Social Care Academy.   At the point of creating this course, all courses were free, however learners should contact the college to confirm they are eligible to complete the course for free. Some courses may result in a charge if they are not finished in time. We recommend enrolling in this course as a reminder, and to see the more detailed descriptions of each college's offer. Courses Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges This course is accessible to all residents of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It is available at: Burton and South Derbyshire College Newcastle and Stafford College Group South Staffordshire College Stoke-on-Trent College This course is aimed at improving the learners understanding, awareness and ability to respond to behaviour that challenges.  It is useful for people who are working in care, or have friends or relatives who have care needs and may display behaviour that challenges. Read more

Welcome to this module focused on making decisions A key component of a manager's role in adult social care is to make decisions and provide direction. The service and team members you lead will look to you to make decisions on how to provide the best possible care and support to the people accessing your service. These same team members may be able to contribute and provide their views, but part of your role is to hold responsibility for the final decision and set the direction of your service as a whole. The module is aligned to Standard 8 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following three topics: Decision Making in adult social care Making decisions Involving and empowering others in the decision-making process 100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

Welcome to this module focused on managing resources in adult social care Understanding your role in managing resources is vital to enable to you provide good and outstanding care.   The module is aligned to Standard 9 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 5 topics Resources in adult social care People as a resource Financial management  Using technology to manage resources Sustainability of resources.   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

Understanding the difference your project makes is vital to ensure it is able to continually respond to the needs of those it is supporting, enable it to be agile and responsive to what is working and to provide evidence to secure funding for future work. This full day session will cover the essential elements of an impact evaluation, what an impact evaluation framework might look like, some of the methods you could adopt in addition to written or online surveys, what we mean by impact and how to ask the right questions to ensure you get helpful answers.   This training can be booked through Insight Academy's EventBrite Webpage. When: Monday 20 October 2025, 9:30am to 4pm Where: The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, ST1 5DD The car park at the Dudson Centre is at the front of the building and is pay & display   Eligibility This session is available to people who live or work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Other Information Lunch & Refreshments will be provided, if you have any dietary requirements please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.   Read more

Nutrition in Palliative and End of Life Care explores the complex relationship between nutrition, appetite, and quality of life in the context of advanced illness. This course examines key topics such as the impact of anorexia and cachexia, the emotional and physiological challenges of eating at end of life, and the role of caregivers in supporting nutritional well-being. Learners will gain insight into the stages of cachexia, the limitations of nutritional interventions, and the importance of person-centred approaches. The course also provides practical guidance on symptom management, food fortification, and the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS), with a focus on comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making.   Please also see other Palliative Care and End of Life training courses developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC):   E-Learning: Palliative Care Introduction for Care Support Workers Advance Care Planning Early Identification of End of Life Spirituality and End of Life Care   Webinars: Introduction to ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning Responding to Distress: Communication Skills Care After Death Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care Difficult Conversations End of Life Education for Care Agencies Last Days of Life   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is equivalent to one hour participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training does discuss death and dying, and may be upsetting for some audiences.   This training was developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC). Read more