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On this page you will find our archived news and press releases 2007 to 2010.

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Deputy Minister pays tribute to achievements of first 10 years 15 December 2011

The Care Council’s work has played a major role in achieving significant progress in social care workforce management and policy in Wales over the past 10 years.

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SfC&D and employers secure investment for the social work, social care and young people’s workforce 1 December 2011

Skills for Care and Development (SfC&D) is delighted to announce that it has secured £2.2million to invest in employer initiatives to continue the development of this very important, highly skilled workforce.

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Social care worker admonished for three months 22 November 2011

A registered residential child care worker has been given an Admonishment after being found guilty of misconduct by a Care Council for Wales Committee at a hearing in Swansea.

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Survey on the Care Council for Wales Customer Charter 3 November 2011

The Care Council is developing a Customer Charter setting out what standards and quality of service you can expect. It will set out our long-standing commitment to you, our customers, as we provide the services you want and need.

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New report published on raising standards in social care 27 October 2011

The report, Raising Standards in Social Care, describes how the Care Council carried out its role of raising standards through its regulatory work in 2010-2011.

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Residential child care worker admonished 5 October 2011

A registered residential child care worker has been given an Admonishment after being found guilty of misconduct by a Care Council for Wales Conduct Committee in Caernarfon

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Continuing Professional Education and Learning: A Framework for Social Workers in Wales (CPEL framework) 4 October 2011

A sincere thank you to all those who contributed to the consultation on the CPEL Framework which closed on Friday 16 September.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN WALES 3 October 2011

The Care Council for Wales wants to be sure the requirements it sets for professional social work education are the right ones and that the standards for social work students’ learning and assessment are clear.

Major steps taken to reinforce professionalism of social care workforce in Wales, reveals report

Major steps taken to reinforce professionalism of social care workforce in Wales, reveals report 21 September 2011

Significant steps are being taken to reinforce the professionalism of social workers and social care workers in Wales, reveals the Care Council’s Annual Review for 2010/11 published today (Wednesday, 21 September).

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Care Council Board Visits Caerphilly to Strengthen Local Links 19 September 2011

The Care Council’s Board is visiting Caerphilly County Borough Council on Wednesday 21 September as part of its work to strengthen links with local social care services.