Blogs and articles

06 Feb 2024 Natalie Pither

We hear from newly-qualified social worker Natalie Pither, Somerset Council, about how completing the social work apprenticeship degree prepared her f…read more

01 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we're saying well done to all the winners at the 2023 Paragon Skills Apprenticeship Awards. read more

11 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Paragon Skills who were named ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at this year’s AAC Apprenticeship Awards.read more

10 Feb 2023 Skills for Care

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

23 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

17 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

04 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Training provider Access Skills has received award nominations over the past two years for their support for apprentices from diverse backgrounds. The…read more

06 Apr 2022 Skills for Care

We're #CelebratingSocialCare with good news stories. Ajeesh Thomas, a care worker from East London has been recognised for his outstanding performanc…read more

10 Mar 2022 Skills for Care

In a recent podcast, we spoke to Becky Coles who in 2020 became the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered manager in England. Becky discus…read more

09 Mar 2022 Jane Hanrahan

We recently spoke to Jane Hanrahan, Workforce Development Manager at Norfolk County Council about how they use social work apprenticeships to recruit …read more