Recording Skills (Full Day)

Core Skills Training   •   Duration: 1 full day
Suitable for: Support Workers & Care Staff

This course provides learners with the opportunity to consider good practice issues around recording skills - including relevant legislation, what should be recorded and why, and keeping the recording process person-centred. The focus is on writing high-quality records that are clear, professional and effective, whether for safeguarding reports, assessments, contact notes or action plans. 

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the crucial importance of recording practice well 

  • Record clear, professional and concise notes 

  • Protect themselves and their employer through good quality recording 

  • Understand the potential results of inadequate recording 

Course Content

  • Relevant legislation: The Care Act, Data Protection and UK GDPR, Equalities Act 

  • Records and reports: purpose and importance 

  • Service user perspectives and involvement 

  • Distinguishing fact from opinion, description from analysis, confidentiality from secrecy 

  • Writing in an accessible style, using Plain English 


What to expect:

Interactive, using practical and work-related examples. Mix of individual, paired and group work, discussion and quiz alongside trainer presentations. Available in-person or online.