1. High quality education for healthcare support workers An Open University workshop

2. Welcome to the Department of Nursing at The Open University 2

3. Context Workforce demographicsThe Francis ReportThe Cavendish ReviewHEE Mandate 3

4. Key issues Investing in education Career development Recruiting to values Previous healthcare experience Progression into pre-reg. nursing Widening participation 4

5. Healthcare support worker career progression opportunities Award of Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (120 credits at FHEQ Level 4) An introduction to health and social care + Enhancing your healthcare practice Healthcare support worker BSc (Hons) Nursing (adult or mental health) (120 credits at FHEQ Level 4) Award of Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (240 credits at FHEQ Level 5) Optional module(s) + Extending your contribution to healthcare practice BSc (Hons) Nursing (adult or mental health) (120 credits at FHEQ Level 5) Award of BSc (Hons) Adult or Mental Health Nursing and eligibility to apply for NMC registration Direct enrolment onto pre-reg. nursing degree programme with employer sponsorship Joint selection process Meeting NMC’s minimum entry requirements; disclosure and barring check Joint selection process Meeting NMC’s minimum entry requirements; disclosure and barring check BSc (Hons) Nursing (adult or mental health) (120 credits at FHEQ Level 6)

6. Programme Gail Adams UNISON Angelo Varetto Skills for HealthMark Platt RCN Jane Naish MK NHS hospitals trustAnna Prygodzicz HE WessexAnne Trotter NMC 6

7. And you! 7