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Adults Care Purchasing and Brokerage

  • 21, 28 October, 4 and 11 November 2024
  • Online
This course is tailored for social care staff working in adult care placement, brokerage, or purchasing roles. Enhance your knowledge and skills to better navigate the complexities of adult care services. COURSE NOW FULL.
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Adults Commissioning Course

  • 4, 5, 18, 19, 25, 26 February and 6 and 7 March 2025
  • Online
Aimed at commissioners of adult care and health services, this course supports you in implementing national agendas and developing effective commissioning practices.
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Aspirant Middle Manager Programme (AMMP)

  • September 2024 to May 2025
  • Combination of virtual group sessions and individual support
This programme is tailored for those looking to advance into middle management roles in social care. It includes mentoring, peer learning networks, and development support sessions to help you step up confidently.
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Children’s Care Purchasing and Brokerage

  • 3, 10, 17 and 24 October 2024
  • Online
Crafted for social care staff working in children’s services care placement, brokerage, or purchasing roles, this course provides the expertise needed to excel in children’s care services. COURSE NOW FULL.
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Children’s Commissioning Course

  • 25 and 26 February and 4, 5, 18, 19, 25 and 26 March 2025
  • Online
This course is aimed at commissioners of children’s services. It is designed to support you to implement the national agenda and develop good commissioning practice
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Middle Manager Development Programme

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  • Online
This accredited programme is for Service Managers, Principal Officers, or Heads of Service in Wales to help you develop your role in the strategic development of your organisation
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Principles of Commissioning

  • 9, 10,15 and 16 January 2025
  • Online
This short course is aimed at colleagues who are new to commissioning roles or for colleagues who influence or impact commissioning within their roles, but may not be ‘traditional’ commissioning officers.
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Team Manager Development Programme

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  • Wales
This accredited programme is specifically designed for front line managers in Wales to develop leadership and management skills with a real understanding of managing practice
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Research and Evaluation

We provide robust support to our clients by conducting comprehensive reviews and evaluations, identifying key strengths and opportunities for growth. Our longer-term research projects are designed to fortify the evidence base that underpins the delivery of public care services, ensuring they are both effective and informed by the latest insights.
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Our consultancy services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by our clients. From problem-solving and enhancing current practices to fostering innovation, we offer expert guidance.
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We are committed to the professional growth of our clients' teams. Through bespoke coaching, training, and development programmes, we empower staff and stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver services with a more profound and consistent impact.
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Our Academic Partnership programme provides access to dedicated longer-term support from an experienced consultant with specialist knowledge in your field. Academic Partnership members benefit from specialised consultancy, exclusive events, discounted courses and networking opportunities.
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