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This website includes Learning Objects designed primarily to support the learning of students or candidates undertaking the Practice Learning Qualification (PLQ) or the Practice Learning Qualification (Social Services) (PLQ(SS)), though they can also be used by anyone wishing to increase their understanding of learning in the workplace.

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) is the independent health and social care regulatory body for Northern Ireland, and forms an integral part of the new health and social care structures. In its work RQIA encourages continuous improvement in the quality of these services through a programme of inspections and reviews.

respectme works with all adults who have a role to play in the lives of children and young people, to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with bullying behaviour.

Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP), published bi-monthly, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the assessment methods and outcomes of social work practice. Intervention programs covered include behavior analysis and therapy; psychotherapy or counselling with individuals; case management; and education.

The SCCJR produces high quality research which is both scholarly and of relevance to the needs of those involved in the formulation, development and implementation of criminal justice policy

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is responsible for registering people who work in social services and regulating their education and training.

Skills for Care is the employer led authority on the training standards and development needs of more than 1.6 million adult social care staff in England providing over £25 million in funding to support improved training and qualifications for managers and staff.

We regulate, inspect and support improvement of care, social work and child protection services for the benefit of the people who use them. Various kinds of organisations provide the services we regulate: local authorities, individuals, businesses, charities and voluntary organisations.

The social care workforce in England numbers around one million workers and 95,000 were born outside the UK. The sector will continue to rely on recruitment of overseas workers to make sure that social care services can continue to provide essential support for children and adults in need throughout England.