IforI
Information for Independence
e-Learning Zone
Our e-Learning courses are designed and implemented by disabled web and social care professionals who direct their own support.
Please contact us if you are considering commisioning a similar resource in your area.
View our e-Learning brochure for more information.
Preview of e-Learning resources
All councils realise that if Putting People First is to become a reality, it will involve systemic change across Adult Services.
Part of this change to personalised budgets involves intensive learning and development for staff as they take on new roles and enhance their knowledge / skills.
Supporting staff through these changes can be difficult. People often feel:
- lack of ongoing information as things change and develop.
- expectation to get going with a new way of working before attending training.
- discovering a need for ongoing learning when 'putting it all into practice'
Download our e-Learning brochure (1.5 mb pdf).
Download our e-Learning brochure (High resolution 4.5 mb pdf).
How can our e-Learning help with Putting People First?
The benefits of e-Learning are well known - but we like to think of our courses as giving a little bit extra to learners (not least because our experienced web designers and consultants use peresonalised support and direct payments themselves).
- Cost effective -
| Course exxample | Number of people | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day face-to-face | 15-20 | £700-£1000+ |
| 3 day face-to-face | 45-60 | £2-3000+ |
e-Learning modules 3 Modules based on Personalised budgets plus direct payments. |
All council staff, PCT staff and up to 3 partnership organisations. Can be taken at any point to compelte within 1 year. |
£8800 per year |
| See our costs page for the price, content and estimated delivery times of several modules. | ||
- Free up time of supervisors and other staff.
Useful guides and documents can be added to help people learn for themselves how to complete new forms for example or follow a new policy or procedure. We can build a library of documents, guide books and frequently asked questions and answers.
- Easily updates
We know that information often changes as adjustments to new policy and procedures are finalised, practice is reviewed or during restructuring. We can update most sites within 24 hours to ensure accurate and responsive information for all staff.
- Individual learning logs
Each user can track their progress through the modules - so learners can access the resource anytime they want and tailor their learning and development time.
- Certification.
Each individual can submit their responses to IforI and we will provide a certificate of learning as appropriate.
- Partnership organisation are kept in the loop.
If you work with a support organisation, voluntary organisations and PCTs, we can ensure they can also access the e-Learning courses as you feel appropriate. We find that this really helps remove the isolation of mental health teams and others who may not have access to your intra-net system.