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Are you aware of T-Levels and that after this September BTEC Level 3 courses will not be available? Find out more below…
And if you are a PA or Micro-provider then you can take advantage of free training from Skills for Care.
We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
Skills for Care training for PAs and Micro Providers
This year, Skills For Care will be offering fully funded training for self-employed PAs/ Micro-providers, as well as employed PAs and Individual Employers.
This year’s training offer is also extended to PAs/ Micros working under personal health budgets for this first time.
Much of this training will be available, online via User Led Organisations. Click on the following links for further information:
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/User-Led-Funding/User-Led-Organisation-Funding.aspx
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Individual-Employer-Funding/Individual-Employer-Funding.aspx
T-Levels awareness for social care providers
The Department for Education is working hard to create an occupationally competent and fully prepared workforce. Big changes within education will affect the pipeline of potential staff coming into social care and after September 2024, BTEC Level 3 courses will no longer be on offer.
In recent years, many students on vocational qualifications have experienced the social care sector through placement provision. Those who didn’t know about it have had their eyes opened and come to work in the sector on completion. By hosting student placements, you have a direct impact on capturing prepared and skilled entry level learners into the social sector in Devon.
Together, we need to….
- Influence education to be meaningful and relevant to social care and capture the imagination of tomorrows potential workforce.
- Attract more learners to undertake the qualification - increase the visibility of T-Levels
- Reap the rewards – extra resources for your projects & day-to-day operations; increase recruitment; cost effectiveness; give your current employees the opportunity to develop management/mentoring skills; and increase retention rates (to name but a few!!).
- Create parity with the NHS – it’s not just for Health!
- Showcase what social care has to offer by getting more care providers to deliver Industry Placements.
We encourage you, as employers, to work in partnership with providers, from designing the structure of the placement to selecting the most suitable candidate for your business, to gain the most from the opportunity.
For more information, please contact Nicki Wright on nicki.wright3@nhs.net
Care Home’s Favourite Llama receives BBC ‘Make a Difference’ Award Nomination - Good News Story
Sundial Care Home in East Devon are thrilled to discover that their regular guest and beloved therapy llama, Harry, has been shortlisted for the BBC Make a Difference Award in the animal category. 12-year-old therapy llama Harry, and his brother George have been regular visitors at Sundial Care Home in Sidmouth for a while and have recently made quite a name for themselves.
Previously rescued from dire conditions, Harry and George now live with Maggie Jee, owner and Managing Director of Llamas4Good CIC, a non-profit community interest company in Sidmouth. Despite his rough start in life, therapy llama Harry has provided solace and companionship for Sundial and his love for cuddles, a rarity for llamas, has made him a favourite among the family members.
The rise to fame began earlier this year when Harry and George caught the attention of The BBC Spotlight Devon for their visits to Sundial Care Home and presence on their social media. The pair had their TV debut, but still remained humble as ever whilst continuing their regular visits to the home.
Owner Maggie expressed "I then decided to nominate Harry for the BBC Make a Difference Award because he truly makes a difference in so many people's lives, especially those in care settings. It is amazing that despite such a bad start in life, he has learned not just to trust humans, but to actually enjoy helping them." To the delight of Maggie and everyone at Sundial, Harry has been shortlisted as a finalist.
Recently, Harry’s contributions were showcased when Jo Loosemore from BBC Radio Devon visited Sundial Care Home during their annual Care Home Open Day to see Harry at work. Jo witnessed firsthand his remarkable demeanour and the happiness he brings to everyone he interacts with. Notably, Jo was impressed that Harry was able to walk around freely up and down the hallways which delighted family members who were unable to make it to the lounge - whilst his brother George preferred to lounge in the sun.
Harry's visits, along with George's, have become an essential and highly anticipated part of life at Sundial Care Home. The llamas' presence not only brings comfort to the family members, but also creates meaningful connections between community members. Sundial Care Home eagerly await the final results and look forward to welcoming their celebrity four-legged friends through their doors again.
To find out more about Sundial Care Home, visit https://www.sundialcare.com/
To see Harry and George’s BBC debut, visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h7x1z3
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