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The Tayforth Learning Network works with and provides services to stakeholders in the Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth & Kinross and Stirling areas. This section provides introductory information on who we are and what we do.
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Tayside Multiple Sclerosis Training Project – autumn/winter 2008:
Please click on this link to find out more and book your place.
Transactional Analysis 101:
Official Introductory 2 Day Course - 30th & 31st October 2008 For details and booking information please click on the link.
Closing date for Professional Development Award in Practice Learning 2008:
The closing date for this years Professional Development Award in Practice Learning has now been agreed. The closing date for applications to be returned to the Network is the 15th August 2008. Please note that your organisation may also have its own deadlines. For further information on this award please see the links below:
PDA in Practice Learning Leaflet
SQA Link
If you are interested in applying for this years award please contact your learning and development or training section.
Continuous Learning Framework:
CPD & Meeting the Post Registration Training and Learning Requirements Event:
3rd October 2008 - 10.00am - 3.45pm at Dunniker House Hotel, Kirkcaldy, Fife
This learning event is aimed at social service managers registered or due to register with the SSSC. It will support you to plan to meet the Post Registration and Training Requirements (PRTL) for yourself and your team. More than this, it will enable you to consider the learning environment you are creating and supporting for yourself and your staff groups. It will specifically refresh your knowledge of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) concepts and help you plan your leadership approach to developing learning within your team. This learning event will count towards your own PRTL.
Flyer Programme (Please click on the links to view the flyer and programme)
Promoting Evidence Informed Practice: - New from Rhoda Macrae
Past Events:
Continuous Learning Framework 24th of June 2008 - CPD & Meeting the Post Registration Training and Learning Requirements. (Morning Booking) - (Afternoon Booking)
PLQ (SS) Information Workshops: 5th of June in Stirling, 10th of June in Fife, 16th of June in Perth and 18th of June in Dundee. (Booking Form)
A Market Place Event
The Market Place Event was held on the 11th of June 2008. Write up; Presentation1; Presentation2
Recognition of Prior Learning National Guidance event on the 5th of June 2008: Presentation 1; Proposals; FE Guidance notes; Booking Form
PLQ (SS) Stage 3 programme delivery proposals workshop on the 9th of May 2008.
Tayforth Inter Centre Standardisation Network Tayforth held an event on the 3rd of March 2008. The event aimed to bring together centres across Tayforth to share current practice around induction and support to candidates.
eBulletins
ebulletins - Use this link to keep up to date on what's going on in your area. Our next ebulletin is due out in August.
Structure of Management Boards:
Strategic Management Board
Practice Learning Qualification Delivery Group
Employee Development Operational Management Group
Practice Learning Operational Management Group
Supporting Registration Operational Management Group
Other News:
Draft Implementation Plan 2007 - 2009 - For the revised Tayforth implementation plan, please click on the link. We are in the process of finalising this plan for 2008/2009. We are working with the SSSC and Scottish Government to agree plans for spending both 2008/09 funding and our current underspend from earlier years prior to setup.
Continuing Professional Development for Social Services - Dundee University has published it's new child protection brochure and relevant documentation. Please click on the links Child Protection Brochure and CP Info.
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about us
The fundamental purpose of the Tayforth Learning Network is to work in partnership, combine expertise and resources in the pursuit of assisting employers and educational Institutions in prioritising the following the four key national aims of the Learning Network.
Our vision is for a social service workforce, that has learning and development at its core.
Please have a look at the Tayforth promotional presentation for further information on the Tayforth Learning Network.
Tayforth Learning Network Structure - We will shortly be adding a pdf file to this section of the site, detailing the Tayforth Learning Network structure. It will include detail of our Management groups, detail of members and responsibilities.
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our work
Click here to access our Draft November implementation plan, 2005-2008 (PDF).
Go to the events calendar to find out about forthcoming events in Tayforth.
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get involved

Are you interested in becoming part of our Network?
Complete our simple online membership form.
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contacts
Network Contacts (Please click on this link for full details on our Network Staff)
Scottish Social Services Learning Network - Tayforth
Office 3, Factory Skatepark
15 Balunie Drive
DUNDEE
DD4 8PS
Telephone: 01382 504194
Fax: 01382 503223
Email: info@tayforthsssln.co.uk
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