The key principles are that any award must:
- integrate observed, assessed practice and learning
- support safe and effective care that aims to enhance the wellbeing of individuals
- reflect the standards of practice, values and behaviour that are consistent with the SSSC Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.
The criteria we set for qualifications is that any award must:
- include direct observation of naturally occurring practice throughout the assessment process
- be based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), designed for the needs of the social work, social care and children and young people's workforce
- be included at the relevant level on either the:
- the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England Wales and Northern Ireland and endorsed by Skills for Care
- be accredited by regulated, approved and quality assured awarding bodies.
If you have any questions about your qualifications being suitable for SSSC registration, please contact us using the web form on our Contact us page.