1. www.scils.co.uk www.scils.co.uk www.eils.co.uk

2. On the sites Two websites that provide learning materials and information Enabling Organisations to meet learning needs Over 250 learning sessions on the two websites Materials from both sites are linked directly into various qualifications

3. Individual Learning Sessions Complete individually Last up to one and a half hours in length Broken up into introduction, parts, activities, summary, reading list, assignment. Online Evidence Booklet Printable Version A Certificate and Evaluation of Learning is available for each Learning Session

4. Group Learning Sessions For a trainer/manager to print out and run with a group of staff Objectives, links to awards, activities, timings, handouts and a step by step approach to deliver the training Generally last about one to one and a half hours – some last half a day Full training pack for the Common Induction Standards including evidence booklets A Certificate and Evaluation of Learning is available for each Learning Session

5. Learning Sessions The list of sessions is not static A pool of writers contracted by SCILS gives a wide knowledge base

6. Finding Learning Sessions Sessions are separated into eight sections, and also listed alphabetically Keep a personal record of completed sessions Browse the full list A search facility enabling you to search for a particular unit Managers/Learners can create development plans consisting of Learning Sessions and keep a permanent record/log of completion

7. Personal Development Plan Register learners Create development plans consisting of Scils materials, free text entries, units from qualifications Record and evidence the completion of plans Access completion statistics for your learner/staff group Multiple choice tests

8. News desk We visit over 60 Social Care / Health / Education websites A weekly update of key documents, new policies, legislation and provide summary and link direct to source. Combines relevant stories from a variety of news sites – saving you time by having everything in one place An optional email is sent out giving details of updates – the email also gives information on updates to the website – new facilities etc

9. Discussions Board Gives a forum for users to have discussions/debates and generally ask questions of each other The website is used on a national scale by a wide range of professionals, who not only add to the breadth of discussions and debates but also contribute to the site sharing information on best practice, course details and new tools. Receive emails when discussions are started or added to Have group or general discussions

10. Question and Answer Service A confidential facility to have a discussion with a member of SCILS/EILS on a relevant topic and receive a reply within 48 working hours Mainly used as a signpost to either our website or other organisations Questions are stored so you are able to view previous answers at anytime in the future

11. Website List List of websites created by users of the SCILS / EILS website Websites are listed alphabetically Websites are listed in specialisms.