your questions

Answers to some frequently asked questions are provided below. Got further questions? Contact your regional Learning Network for answers.

• What is the purpose of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?
• I'm aware that the Scottish Social Services Learning Network operates at national and regional levels. How does this work?
• This is a network for social workers, isn't it?
• So the Scottish Social Services Learning Network supports learning and development of social services staff in Scotland. I work in social services, will you pay for my SVQ/ degree/ CPD needs, etc?
• Who funds the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?
• Who monitors the work of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?
• How is each regional Learning Network managed?
• How do I get involved in the work of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?

What is the purpose of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?

The purpose of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network is to support the learning and development of staff working in social services in Scotland. For further information read the who we are and what we do sections.

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I'm aware that the Scottish Social Services Learning Network operates at national and regional levels. How does this work?

The Scottish Social Services Learning Network was set up by the Scottish Government as an national entity with national aims. However, it was determined that the fufilment of these aims would be best served through a structure comprising regional projects, hence the development of four regional Learning Networks to take forward the work at 'grassroots' level. These four regional Learning Networks also meet and work together on national projects in areas of shared interest, like the development of this website, for example.

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This is a network for social workers, isn't it?

NO! We deal with a wide variety of groups, including social workers. The Scottish Social Services Learning Network is for people working in or involved with a wide range of social services operating in Scotland. Our stakeholders derive from public, private and voluntary sectors, from further and higher education, people who use social services and their carers. Go to the stakeholders section for more information.

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So the Scottish Social Services Learning Network supports learning and development of social services staff in Scotland. I work for a Scottish social service; will you pay for my SVQ/ degree/ CPD needs, etc?

No. We support the development of provision. We don't fund people who are undertaking or wish to undertake training/ qualifications or related provision in the social services.

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Who funds the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?

Funding is provided by the Scottish Government, in the first instance, until March 2008.

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Who monitors the work of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?

The regional Learning Networks are monitored by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). They asess each regional Learning Network's progress in meeting the national aims assigned to the project by the Scottish Government.

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How is each regional Learning Network managed?

The work of each regional Learning Network is governed by an executive/ management group comprising representatives from the social services sector in that region. In addition, each regional Learrning Network has staff to support delivery of project work. Find out more by visiting the regional Learning Network section of this site.

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How do I get involved in the work of the Scottish Social Services Learning Network?

Contact your regional Learning Network.

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