Governance in the adult social care sector is vital to ensure the delivery of high-quality and safe services by establishing clear standards, ethical guidelines, and accountability mechanisms. This module will cover the importance of Governance and why managers and individuals aspiring to be managers need to have a good understanding of Governance and Regulations within the adult social care sector.
Course Details
Target Audience: Managers, deputy managers, team leaders, nominated individuals and professionals involved in service development, quality assurance, or operational oversight.
Delivery Format: Attend an open course at National Star or Book a bespoke workshop delivered at your workplace. Sessions can be tailored to your organisation’s governance structure, business needs, or strategic priorities
Length of Course: 6 hours in person 4 hours online
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the foundations of governance within adult social care
Recognise how regulation, legislation, and compliance shape business development
Identify key organisational roles, accountability structures, and leadership expectations
Analyse risks and apply basic governance tools (risk radar, audits, mapping exercises)
Understand CQC’s framework, Fundamental Standards, and inspection processes
Apply statutory guidance, including Duty of Candour in practical scenarios
Strengthen their strategic thinking and quality improvement approach
Link leadership style and team culture to sustainable business growth
Use case studies to explore real‑world operational challenges
Why Choose This Course?
Practical, interactive learning
Real examples from adult social care settings
Tools you can take back to your service
Strengthens both compliance and growth mindset
Builds leadership confidence and strategic awareness
Eligible for funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)