Basic Literacy Checker

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Course Overview

This course supports learners in assessing and strengthening basic literacy skills needed in health and social care settings. It focuses on reading, writing, and understanding information clearly to support safe practice, accurate communication, and professional documentation.

Lesson Outline (Bitesize – 4 Lessons)

Importance of Literacy in Social Care
Reading and Understanding Care Information
Writing Clearly and Accurately
Checking, Improving, and Using Feedback

Course Content

Importance of Literacy in Social Care
This lesson explains why basic literacy skills are essential in care environments. Learners explore how reading and writing impact safety, communication, record keeping, and professional credibility. The lesson highlights how strong literacy supports high-quality care and compliance with standards.

1. The “Safety Link”: Literacy as a Barrier to Error
2. Legal Accountability and Professional Credibility
3. Impact on Resident Dignity and Choice
4. Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Lesson 1 Quiz

Reading and Understanding Care Information
Learners focus on understanding written information commonly used in care settings. This includes care plans, risk assessments, policies, medication instructions, and handover notes. The lesson emphasises reading carefully, asking questions when unsure, and following written guidance accurately.

Writing Clearly and Accurately
This lesson covers writing skills needed in daily care work. Learners explore how to write clear, factual, and professional records, including daily notes, incident reports, and communication logs. Emphasis is placed on clarity, accuracy, spelling, and avoiding personal opinions.

Checking, Improving, and Using Feedback
Learners are guided on how to check their own written work and improve literacy skills over time. This lesson includes proofreading, using feedback, recognising common mistakes, and knowing when to ask for support to ensure information is accurate and easy to understand.

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About Course

Course Overview

Lesson Outline (Bitesize – 4 Lessons)

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Course Content

1. The “Safety Link”: Literacy as a Barrier to Error

2. Legal Accountability and Professional Credibility

3. Impact on Resident Dignity and Choice

4. Compliance and Regulatory Standards

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. The Hierarchy of Care Documentation

2. Active Reading vs. Passive Reading

3. Deconstructing Complex Terminology

4. Barriers to Understanding

Lesson 2 Quiz

1. The “Factual Integrity” Principle

2. The Mechanics of Professional Documentation

3. Spelling, Grammar, and the “Clarity Gap”

4. Avoiding Bias and Labeling

Lesson 3 Quiz

1. The Art of Clinical Proofreading

2. Recognizing and Fixing Common Pitfalls

3. Using Feedback as a Growth Tool

4. The Impact of Continuous Improvement

Lesson 4 Quiz

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