practical tools for your InLAWS approach

In developing the InLAWS methodology Skills for Care has produced a number of practical tools available for you to download.

• Step by step guide to workforce commissioning (launched November 2010)

Practical help on workforce issues e.g. creating a different dialogue with providers rather than 'how much we are going to pay you?' rounds.

Step by step guide to workforce commissioning

• Getting to grips with the InLAWS concept (launched June 2010)

Practical tips learnt from the InLAWS field work of how to overcome some of the barriers of starting your InLAWS.

Getting to grips with the InLAWS concept (PDF)

• Getting organised to progress InLAWS (launched June 2010)

Practical advice for considering how you will lead and manage the process in your local authority and what the desired outcomes are.

Getting organised to progress InLAWS (PDF)

• The InLAWS Position Statement - the latest version featured in the appendix of the 'step by step guide to workforce commissioning'

Guidance on how to prepare a position statement.

• InLAWS case studies (launched June 2010 and new in November 2010)

Providing you with a 'flavour' of how some local authorities in England are already using the InLAWS process and how it is operating in practice.

The learning so far: InLAWS case studies

A useful guide for all adult social care employers to plan for a confident, skilled and knowledgeable workforce.

Guide to workforce planning for providers of adult social care

• InLAWS wall chart (launched October 2009)

This illustrates how the InLAWS methodology can help local authorities develop a more integrated approach to workforce strategy.

InLAWS wall chart (PDF)

coming soon...

• Further case studies from the InLAWS field work.
  

For hardcopies of any of the InLAWS publications listed or to receive updates on future products please email marketing@skillsforcare.org.uk.