Qualifications

• Social work degree
• Childhood Practice Awards
• Modern Apprenticeships

Useful links for social work degree students

• The framework for Social Work education in Scotland
• Key Capabilities for Child Care and Protection

Registration

Information about registration for social service workers can be found on SSSC.uk.com

• Open the SSSC website in a new window

Funding

• Sources of funding and support for learning

Career Development

Begin the process of thinking about your career and plan your next steps.

• Career Development Toolkit
• Career Pathways in Early Years and Childcare
• Care and Support Services Career Pathways

The Knowledge Network provided by NHS Education for Scotland search a wealth of information and learning materials to support practitioners in day to day work and in learning.

The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS)  has other resources for students and educators teaching or studying social service related subjects on their website.

Find out more on our website.

Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPL)

Our RPL guidance and resources for mentors and learners is free of charge for mentors and learners and can help support workers through assessments towards recognised qualifications.

• Guidance and resources for mentors and learners
• RPL pilot evaluation
• Recognition of Prior Informal Learning