The Practice Learning Qualifications (Social Services) were formally launched on 6 February 2008 at an event jointly hosted by the SSSC and SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
The proceedings were chaired by Garry Coutts, Convenor of the SSSC and the formal launch was led by the Minister for Children and Early Years, Adam Ingram.
The audience represented a wide range of stakeholders from the social services sector who particularly appreciated an input from Aman Lee, a service user who had contributed both to the development and the approval of the PLQ(SS). The launch is a major milestone in the progress of the new award and new developments are anticipated over the coming months.
"Grasping the Thistle" - Wednesday 19 March 2008.
Scottish Voices supported by SSSC, have organised a workshop on 19 March 2008 at Perth Concert Hall, entitled "Grasping the Thistle: working together for user and carer involvement in social work education". The workshop is for service users and carers already involved in social work education and training and those interested in becoming involved. Practice teachers, social work and social care academics and students will also be in attendance.
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has developed a major new framework of qualifications for people working in social services and related professions who are supporting learning for practice in the workplace. For more information you can download our leaflet below. A poster is also available which can be displayed in workplaces or organisations. Please contact kathryn.strong@sssc.uk.com if you would like a poster or further copies of the leaflet to be sent to you.
Introduction leaflet (223.32 kB)
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Grasping the thistle event flyer (
