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Where and how to learn

Every day is a learning day for Caldicott Guardians: learning isn’t restricted to attending courses and study days. Other opportunities may include:

  • review your Caldicott plan evaluation or Caldicott log and undertake reflection about an area of learning within it. This may be facilitated by a coach or through peer support or clinical supervision, and you may choose to write your learning in a redacted diary or portfolio as evidence

  • engage with your local Caldicott Guardian network group and raise questions for discussion

  • consider peer review and coaching as opportunities for learning and development

  • sign up for relevant newsletters, including the UKCGC newsletter

  • undertake audit or research and add to the body of knowledge relating to the Caldicott Guardian role

  • review how the application of the Caldicott principles applies to other learning. For example, if you have recently been involved with a safeguarding issue, what learning is there from a Caldicott perspective?

If you decide a course or a study day will work for you, there are various to choose from. Be selective when choosing and consider:

  • Does this course provide a Caldicott focus or an information governance perspective?

  • Is it the most resource-effective way to meet my learning needs?

  • Is the provider accredited? Respected?

  • Have you heard good feedback from other Caldicott Guardians or your local Caldicott Guardian Council network?

  • Can you commission something with colleagues to meet your collective needs?

Networking and sharing best practice is the best way to avoid the often-cited loneliness of the role. There are national conferences for Caldicott Guardians annually, and the UKCGC provides several opportunities which can support your development in your Caldicott Guardian role.

Evaluation of all your learning and development activities will enable your continuous development.

Consider how to share your learning as well as your experiences with others as a way of spreading good practice.

There is a wealth of information available online.