Bluebird Care Academy: Accreditation and recognised qualifications

At Bluebird Care, we're committed to providing high-quality learning and development opportunities that support our teams throughout their careers.

Through the Bluebird Care Academy, we offer a wide range of training courses alongside a selected number of accredited qualifications. These provide opportunities for colleagues to develop their knowledge, strengthen their skills and gain recognition for their professional development.

NCFE qualifications

The Bluebird Care Academy offers a selection of regulated qualifications through NCFE, an established awarding organisation specialising in vocational and technical education.

These qualifications are designed to support colleagues at different stages of their careers, from those starting out in adult social care to experienced care professionals looking to develop specialist skills or progress into leadership and management.

Our NCFE qualifications include:

• Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
• Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
• Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training

These qualifications provide structured learning opportunities that help colleagues develop their knowledge and practical skills while supporting their long-term career aspirations.

CPD-accredited training

Alongside our NCFE qualifications, the Bluebird Care Academy also offers selected courses that carry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.

CPD supports ongoing learning by helping professionals maintain and develop their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.

Our CPD-accredited training includes:

• Teaching and Assessment Skills

• Medication Trainer Skills

• Safeguarding Adults and Children Trainer Skills

• Moving and Handling Trainer Skills

• Basic Life Support Trainer Skills

• Dementia Trainer Skills

These courses are designed to strengthen professional knowledge and support colleagues who deliver training, mentor others or take on additional responsibilities within their roles.

Supporting professional development at every stage

Accredited qualifications form one part of the wider learning and development opportunities available through the Bluebird Care Academy.

We also provide a broad range of additional training courses designed to support everyday care delivery, specialist knowledge and career progression.

Whether colleagues are beginning their careers in care, developing new skills or preparing for leadership responsibilities, our Academy is here to help them continue learning and growing.

Find out more about the Bluebird Care Academy and how we're supporting rewarding careers in care.