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Statutory and mandatory knowledge and skills in a variety of topic areas based on a review of legislation, guidelines, statutory guidance, standards and recommendations.

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Produced in partnership with a panel of social care employers, learning providers and representative organisations and updated in-line with CQC’s revised inspection framework and the Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England. Updated December 2025.

Read our blog on how we’re simplifying statutory and mandatory training guidance.

 

Training to support our statutory and mandatory training guidance 

Make essential learning simpler with The Training Hub by Skills for Care. Our Statutory and mandatory training bundle brings together eight key topics identified within part 1 of our guidance in one convenient eLearning package, created specifically for adult social care.  

Designed to support induction and refresher learning, it gives staff the flexibility to learn at their own pace, using accessible, interactive content and practical examples from everyday care. It’s a straightforward way to help your workforce build the knowledge they need to work safely, confidently and effectively. 

Explore the bundle