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Safeguarding

Welcome to this e-learning module on safeguarding and child protection for staff who work outside of Social Services.

Learn how to recognise when a child may be suffering from abuse and what you can do to keep children safe.

Self Development

Welcome to the Self-development e-learning module. After completing this module, you'll be able to explain what self-development is. You'll also have the skills to assess, formulate, execute and review your own career development plan.

Skills for Life

We have a commitment to invest in staff skills and qualifications for work. This means you could be supported to attain an NVQ, Certificate, or Apprenticeship at Level 2/3, or become confident in maths and English. Functional maths and English skills are essential to working life and you will have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Smoking Awareness

Welcome to the Smoking Awareness module. 

Most of us know that smoking is bad for us but do we really understand the effect that cigarettes have on our health?

This module will look at the health effects of smoking as well as the dangers of second hand smoke.

We will look at why people smoke and the benefits of quitting as well as offering support and advice to help you kick the habit.

Social Media - The Basics

After completing this topic, learners will be able to:

• Describe what social media is and how it differs from traditional communications
• Have an awareness of the different types of tools available and what they might be used for
• Understand how to put together a strategy for using this technology to promote your council and community projects

Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar

Welcome to this eLearning module which covers common mistakes in written English - from puzzling punctuation to sneaky spellings. This refresher should help you to ensure your written work (from emails to reports) is of the highest possible standard.

Stress Awareness

This module is designed to give you an overview of stress awareness at work. We'll explain why stress occurs and how it can manifest itself physically and psychologically, and offer practical hints and tips on how to cope with the ever-increasing demands of the modern workplace.