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Routes Academy wins 'Learning initiative of the year' at British Training Awards 2025

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Routes Healthcare who picked up the 'Learning initiative of the year' award at the British Training Awards 2025.

Economic analysis of policy recommendations

Economic analysis of policy recommendations in the Workforce Strategy by Alma Economics.

Recognising and celebrating Black workers in adult social care

Every year Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to remember, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people in society, past and present.

New survey launched for BAME care workers

Skills for Care is launching a survey, and a series of webinar and peer coaching, to find out more about the experiences of social care workers from a BAME background during the pandemic. Our Programme Manager for Leadership and Management Symone Stuart wants as many workers as possible to complete the survey.

ASYE templates

ASYE templates from 1 September 2022. The portfolio templates and guidance are applicable to NQSWs completing their ASYE programme across all sectors and all services. They should be used by NQSWs, assessors and employers.

Making activity count

Tracey Nicholson, Project Manager for Standards, Learning, Qualifications and Apprenticeships, tells us why "Making activity count" is her favourite project to date.

Continuing to learn and develop as a leader

We hear from Sarah Wildon, registered manager of Able Living Care Services in Poynton, Cheshire East, about her career journey and how she has always embedded continual learning and development into her role.

The economic value of the adult social care sector_England

The adult social care sector in England contributes £38.5 billion to the economy. This report was commissioned by Skills for Care and Development and produced by ICF Consulting Ltd.

Mythbuster: digital technology in social care

In this guest blog Katie Thorn, Project Lead, Digital Care Hub busts some of the common myths about digital technology in social care.

Robotics and artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform adult social care by improving the quality, efficiency, and personalization of care services. Learn what could the future look like.