Skills for Care Training Matrix Template – Download

Running a care home, domiciliary service or supported‑living scheme means proving—often at a moment’s notice—that every member of staff is up‑to‑date with the Statutory & Mandatory Training Guide from Skills for Care. Inspectors from the CQC (or Ofsted for children’s homes) routinely open with:

“Show me your training matrix and evidence of refresher dates.”

This free Google Sheets matrix is built for exactly that conversation. It comes pre‑populated with:

14 core Skills for Care topics (fire safety, MCA/DoLS, safeguarding, etc.) + 3 high‑risk extras (Dementia, PBS, Record‑Keeping) so you’re inspection‑ready without adding columns.

Refresh‑frequency notes (annual / 3‑yearly) and traffic‑light data‑validation to flag gaps instantly.

An ASC‑WDS‑ready export map for providers claiming LDSS funding.

Whether you’re a Registered Manager, Nominated Individual or frontline Training Lead, this template gives you the compliance baseline inspectors expect and the flexibility smaller providers need—no macros, no gimmicks, just a crystal‑clear record of who’s safe to work today.

If you want to take it one step further, you should track it all inside Cloud Assess—the LMS that auto‑issues refresher alerts and stores e‑certificates for you. Automate everything from training to compliance with Cloud Assess.