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

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council. Course Dates Advanced Care Planning - 6th August 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Advanced Care Planning - 23rd September 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Advanced Care Planning - 22nd October 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ  Advanced Care Planning - 11th November 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ (Tickets for this date will be released later in the year) Advanced Care Planning - 4th March 2026 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ (Tickets will be released later in the year) How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training is being held at: The Shire Hall Business Centre,  2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Course Aim and Description Learning Outcomes: By successfully completing this course you will be able to: •             Describe what are care plans and why are they important •             List the relevant legislations in the UK •             Describe why it is important to ensure the person receives the same care regardless of which care worker is on duty •             Understand the importance of recording the care which is being provided •             Explain how to support the individual in identifying and managing their own care needs •             Understand what is person-centred approach •             Understand how to write effective care plans •             Explain how to evaluate and review the effectiveness of a care plan over time •             Describe the ethical principles and legal frameworks relevant to care planning •             Understand the importance of cultural competence in care planning •             Understand the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in care planning •             Describe how to develop advance care plans Booking Changes Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Car Parking Please ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park.  Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by.  If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Waiting List If this course is fully booked, or you are unable to attend of the available dates, you can request to be added to the waiting list. Read more

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council. Course Dates Advanced Medication Management - 15th July 2025 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Advanced Medication Management - 13th August 2025 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Advanced Medication Management - 14th August 2025 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Advanced Medication Management - 24th September 2025 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Advanced Medication Management - 23rd October 2025 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Advanced Medication Management - 4th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:30 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ (Tickets for this date will be released later in the year) How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training is being held at: The Stone House Hotel,  Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone, ST15 0BQ  Course Aim and Description This comprehensive CPD-accredited course is designed to strengthen medicines management practices across adult social care. It equips staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage medication safely and competently, in line with current legislation and best practice guidance. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Understand legal frameworks, medicine types, and routes of administration. Apply best practices in safe administration, including the “6 Rights” and “4-way matching”. Recognise their role and responsibilities in line with organisational policies. Demonstrate competency in record keeping using MAR or EMAR tools. Identify and respond appropriately to side effects, adverse reactions, and medication errors. Safely store and dispose of medicines in care settings. Understand protocols for “when required” and “homely remedy” medications. Booking Changes Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Car Parking Please note that there is free on site car parking at The Stone House Hotel. Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by and a cafe on site. A small basic lunch will be provided on the day.  If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Waiting List If this course is fully booked, or you are unable to attend of the available dates, you can request to be added to the waiting list. Read more

This webinar will explore the importance of holistic palliative care assessments and reassessments, detailing what should be included and the documentation that supports these assessments. Participants will learn how to utilise assessment findings to plan care effectively and explore various guidance, tools, and resources to support assessment and care planning. The session will also identify barriers, health inequalities, and protected characteristics, and apply learning to clinical scenarios to incorporate assessment and care planning. Session Details This webinar is held via Microsoft Teams. Available sessions: 14 August 2025 - 2pm to 3:30pm Trainer Information 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 registered nurses.   This training is equivalent to 90 minutes participatory time 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

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council. Course Dates Audit Training - 28th July 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Audit Training - 12th August 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Audit Training - 25th September 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Audit Training - 21st October 2025 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ  Audit Training - 25th February 2026 - 09:30-17:00 - The Shire Hall Business Centre, 2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ  (Tickets for this date will be released later in the year) How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training is being held at: The Shire Hall Business Centre,  2, Market Street, Stafford ST16 2JZ Course Aim and Description Learning Outcomes: By successfully completing this course you will be able to: •             Understand what care audit is and how you can use it to improve the quality of your services •             Understand the key stages of a care audit •             List the relevant legislations in the UK •             Describe the importance of involving and supporting the people who use your services •             List some tips and guidance for conducting care audit in your organisation •             Understand what is meant by supporting personalisation of services •             Define audit scope and frequency •             Understand how to plan and prepare for an audit or inspection •             Understand everything about auditing the care plans including basic audit process for care plans •             Describe the importance of audit action plans •             Understand everything about root cause analysis (RCA) •             Describe how to close the audit loop and report the progress Booking Changes Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Car Parking Please ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park.  Refreshment's Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by.  If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Waiting List If this course is fully booked, or you are unable to attend of the available dates, you can request to be added to the waiting list. Read more

This suite of bitesize digital skills e-learning modules has been developed for all staff working in adult social care. Each module looks at one of 7 areas of digital knowledge and skills under the Digital Skills Framework (opens in a new tab). Whilst each module can be completed separately, they complement each other, and completing the full suite of modules will ensure well-rounded learning of digital skills that can support your knowledge and use of technology in the delivery of care. 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. There may be costs associated with these courses, but you should contact the college to better understand if you are entitled to funding support. We recommend enrolling in this course as a reminder, and to see the more detailed descriptions of each college's offer. Courses Introduction - British Sign Language Introduction to British Sign Language (South Staffordshire College) The course covers introductions, greetings, and Deaf community etiquette, including eye contact and body language. Participants will gain confidence, improve communication skills, and learn BSL grammar, numbers up to 100, and cultural differences between deaf and hearing communities. Level 1 - British Sign Language British Sign Language - Level 1 (South Staffordshire College) The Level 1 Award in British Sign Language qualification is structured to equip learners with the ability to communicate with deaf individuals using British Sign Language (BSL) across various subjects that involve basic, everyday language. Participants will develop foundational skills and confidence in both the production and comprehension of BSL. Level 2 - British Sign Language British Sign Language - Level 2 (South Staffordshire College) The Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language enhances BSL skills for better everyday communication with Deaf individuals. It is suitable for those wanting to develop intermediate BSL skills, seek certification, are close to Deaf individuals, wish to advance from Level 1, or are interested in personal growth. Read more