Just Whistle - Child Sexual Exploitation
Just Whistle are running this introductory training course aimed at all practitioners working with children, young people and families and it will be particularly valuable for those with responsibilities for child protection or safeguarding.
Rest assured? A study of unpaid carers' experiences of short breaks
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS), Shared Care Scotland, Coalition of Carers in Scotland and the Minority Ethnic Carers of Older People Project (MECOPP) have published a report ‘Rest assured? A study of unpaid carers’ experiences of short breaks’.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council's delivery of social work services.
Drive to prevent care home falls
A best practice toolkit has been launched to help manage and reduce falls and fractures in Scotland's care homes.
Scottish Childminding Association AGM and Conference
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is hosting their AGM and Conference on Saturday 27 October at the Thistle Aberdeen Altens
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in Aberdeen City Council area
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Aberdeen City area.
SCMA secures funding to Community Childminding Service in Fife and Stirling
The Scottish Childminding Association has announced that their bid for expanding the Community Childminding Service to help more vulnerable children and families has been accepted by the Early Years Early Action Fund.
23 Things – Digital skills for social services workers
The SSSC have produced a new training programme http://23digital.sssc.uk.com/ for social services workers. This resource covers 23 digital capabilities to support practice and learning in social services and has been put together from free educational material provided by the University of Edinburgh.