This Reporting and recording course is an essential part of worker competence. You need to be able to clearly and accurately update documents, ensure confidentiality is maintained and information is stored appropriately and safely.

This online training course explains the principles of recording.

We make clear links with core skills, active listening and relevant legislation.

• Why recording is important
• Core skills and social care records
• Recording principles
• Who will see the things you record?
• Active listening skills
• Legislation
• Using your own devices
• Care and support worker responsibilities

At the end of this eLearning course you will:

• Understand why recording is important
• List examples of core skills and social care records
• Give examples of recording principles
• Acknowledge data protection in relation to recording
• Understand the importance of active listening skills
• Know the basic principles of legislation related to recording
• Understand the importance of using your own devices
• Outline the responsibilities of care and support workers

This Reporting and Recording course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Recording and Reporting.