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Measuring and Evidencing Workforce Development ...

Strong workforce development activity must be measurable to carry weight in commissioning and tender evaluations. This article explains how providers can track, evidence and report workforce development outcomes effectively.

Creating Progression Pathways From Frontline Ro...

Commissioners increasingly expect social care providers to demonstrate how frontline roles lead to progression, not stagnation. This article explores how structured progression pathways support retention, skills development and social value...

Supporting Entry-Level Care Workers to Succeed ...

Recruiting locally is only effective if new starters are properly supported. This article explores how structured onboarding and early support help entry-level workers succeed, remain in role and deliver social...

Partnering With Education Providers to Strength...

Partnerships with colleges, universities and training providers are increasingly expected within social care social value commitments. This article explains how education partnerships can be structured, governed and evidenced to meet...

Using Apprenticeships to Deliver Social Value a...

Apprenticeships are increasingly used by social care providers to meet social value commitments while strengthening workforce capacity. This article explores how apprenticeships can be designed, governed and evidenced to meet...

Creating Career Pathways to Support Local Workf...

Commissioners increasingly expect social care providers to demonstrate how local employment leads to long-term careers, not just entry-level roles. This article explains how structured career pathways support workforce stability, quality...