Welcome to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

Welcome to the Social Care Institute for Excellence website – your online source of good practice guidance, research and learning materials for social care and social work.

National College of Social Work

Highlighting the development of an independent National College of Social Work to support, represent and raise the profile of social work and social workers. The consultation about purpose and function beings in May 2010

Get Connected Investment Project

This project enables adult social care providers in England to benefit from improved access to information and communication technology. Cycle 1 has closed but we are looking for research partners – click here to find out more.

New to Social Care TV

Three films addressing the issues and and highlighting the experiences of disabled children and their families. View or download films and useful resources on key issues in social care. Get the picture with Social Care TV.

Behind the Headlines – Understanding dementia

A new campaign aims to help everyone to understand dementia. Click here for guidance and information from SCIE and other organisations.

Centre for Excellence and Outcomes

Research, performance information and tailored support for Children and Young People’s Services

National Skills Academy for Social Care

Learning support and training practice for care workers

Transforming Adult Social Care

Visit the TASC website to share knowledge about Putting People First