Social care training

Welcome to our new West Sussex County Council social care training section. The Training and Development Team has developed this programme of learning activities for 2011-12 to reflect the transformation and emerging training needs within services for adults and children.

We provide an extensive range of training and development opportunities and invite applications from both our staff and people who work in this sector. So, whether you are a foster carer, work for the voluntary or independent sectors, or work for the County Council, please take a look!

On the links below you will find all our courses and information to access the training you need. If you are not able to find what you're looking for, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

• Phone: 01243 756834
• Email: traininganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk

If you work in a West Sussex school, please see the West Sussex Grid for Learning. On the Inset and Professional Development section you'll find useful information about training opportunities for staff in the Learning service.

• Learning and Development Gateway
  Information about how to find and book a range of social care training opportunities.

• How to access training
  This section provides details about how to access specific training for individuals, or about accessing training tailored for groups of workers.

• Adults' Services
  An introduction to courses available to people working within services for adults.

• Children's Services
  Social care training courses aimed at people working with children, young people and families.

• Awards and qualifications
  Information about social care training awards and qualifications.

• Voluntary sector training and development
  Voluntary sector training courses. Effective and enjoyable events with experienced trainers to make a positive learning experience.