Care & Support West is hosting a free virtual workshop for owners and managers working in social care, focused on the benefits of engaging with trainee student nurses, T-level students, apprentices and paramedics.
This practical session will explore how social care providers can support learners, strengthen their workforce pipeline, and gain real value from placements and training partnerships. Speakers from health, education and the sector will share insight, lived experience and guidance on available support.
📅 Tuesday 10 February 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Microsoft Teams
The workshop includes:
An introduction to the Practice Supervisor Certificate
The benefits and realities of supporting students in social care settings
Insight into T-Levels, including how they work and the support available
Updates on workforce support from Skills for Care
This session is ideal for social care leaders looking to invest in future talent, build strong partnerships, and explore new workforce pathways.
1000: Welcome and House Keeping.
Karen Holley: Care & Support West.
1005: The Practice Supervisor Certificate
Speaker: Cathy Rant: Lecturer- Academy of Nursing. Exeter University.
1030: The experience and benefits of supporting students.
Speaker: Lizzie Hilliam; Registered manager Collingwood Nursing Home
1050: The value of working in social care with supporting Video
Speaker: Karen Burbridge
1120: T Level – The Why, The How, The Support
Speaker: Simon Bone; ICB.
1140: Update on our Support to you.
Speaker: Skills for Care
1200: Thank you and Close
Karen Holley.