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

"If we aren't talking about coercive control, we aren't talking about domestic abuse because it's there at the beginning and it's there at the end. It's the thread that runs through domestic abuse." Samantha Billingham This session aims to enhance your understanding and knowledge of coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact. This training can be booked through Insight Academy's EventBrite Webpage. When: Wednesday 1 October, 9:30am to 11am Where: Online Webinar   Eligibility This session is available to people who live or work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. What will be covered? Early warning signs of coercive control The ABC checklist of coercive control The impact of coercive control How to safety support and signpost someone experiencing coercive control 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

This course is designed to equip care workers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to support effective communication with individuals who have diverse communication needs and promote their interpersonal skills.  You’ll explore the foundations of expressive and receptive communication, learn how to adapt your language, and gain confidence in using a range of communication aids, from objects of reference and communication boards to social stories and Easy Read materials.  Key topics include: Understanding communication and interpersonal skills Supporting receptive and expressive language Communicating about time and routines Using communication aids respectfully and effectively Verbal communication and navigating difficult conversations Working with interpreters and inclusive communication strategies   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is not suitable for mandatory learning. The training is equivalent to 90 minutes participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training was developed by the the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Read more

This e-Learning was provided by the Digital Care Hub. This free eLearning course is for all staff working in adult social care services in England. Care providers can use this course to improve and assess their staff’s knowledge of data protection and cyber security – including their individual responsibility to keep information safe. The course meets the training requirements within the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The scenarios reflect situations that staff face within adult social care settings – including care homes, supported living, home care and community services. It covers all client groups, and all staff with access to personal data. It supports staff’s continuing professional development (CPD). We also have an eLearning course specifically for data security and protection leads. Read more

This e-Learning was provided by the Digital Care Hub. This free eLearning course is for all staff working in adult social care services in England. Care providers can use this course to improve and assess their staff’s knowledge of data protection and cyber security – including their individual responsibility to keep information safe. The course meets the training requirements within the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The scenarios reflect situations that staff face within adult social care settings – including care homes, supported living, home care and community services. It covers all client groups, and all staff with access to personal data. It supports staff’s continuing professional development (CPD). We also have an eLearning course specifically for data security and protection leads. 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 Delivering Outstanding Care - 11th February 2026 - 10:00 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel, Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  Delivering Outstanding Care - 11th March 2026 - 10:00 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel, Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ  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 Join our one-day transformative seminar to unlock excellence in care, elevate your standards and exceed expectations. Gain valuable insights to exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations. Informed by best practice, this training course is designed to expand your knowledge of what it takes to deliver the highest standards of care. Understand the CQC assessment process and learn how to evidence the quality of care provided complies with the national standards, holding utmost significance for the people you support, staff teams and the wider reputation of your service. Tailored for registered managers, quality leads, compliance leads, nominated individuals, owners and team leaders. The training equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to progress from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’.  Key subjects and benefits : - Discover benefits and deepen your understanding on what outstanding care looks like. - Effectively promote what you do for the people you support. - How to have an outstanding assessment. - Understand what outstanding looks like in the CQC Single Assessment Framework. - Learn how to evidence outstanding care. All participants will receive exclusive resources including: - Delivering outstanding care toolkit, covering key learning and practical activities. - Handouts and slide notes, supporting your learning and engagement during the seminar. - Certificate of attendance, providing confirmation of your commitment to excellence. 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 [email protected] Car Parking Please note that there is free on site car parking at The Stone House Hotel. Refreshment's A small basic lunch will be provided on the day.  Drinks will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by and a cafe on site. 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