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The Scottish Social Services Learning Network is an innovative project designed to support the learning and development of Scotland's social service workforce. Our purpose is to bring people and resources together to support effective practice. The Network is for the whole social services workforce. Irrespective of occupation or sector, if you're employed in a social service in Scotland we're here to support your learning and development needs.

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Regional Learning Network e-bulletins for August: Network West, Network North July: Network South East, Network Tayforth.

Service User and Carer involvement in Further and Higher Education is of interest to many people. Learning Networks South East and West commissioned research into how education establishments involve service users and carers in their Social Care courses and Social Work degree programmes. The following piece of research was carried out across both Learning Network areas; for additional information about the research or to comment please contact julie.thomson@westlearn.org.uk or W.Paterson@ed.ac.uk

• Full Report
• Summary of Findings

The criteria for this year’s Voluntary Sector Development Fund have been agreed. £1million will be available in the financial year 2008-09 to assist voluntary organisations covered by phase two of the Scottish Social Services Council’s registration process. Click here for more information on the announcement.

What are we Worth? Report now available: Scottish Voices, along with their partners, are delighted to share this report from the event called, 'What are we Worth?' which was held earlier this year. Click here for more information on the event.

The Scottish Government's Skills for Scotland, A Lifelong Skills Strategy has been published. (Key points outlined in related press release.)

Access resources supporting continued employee development: click here for signposts to learning.

Join your regional Learning Network to stay informed of the latest information affecting your continuing employee development. Membership is free and you join online. Click on the map above for further information