Social Value – An online masterclass

About Course

Social Value has gone from zero to hero in only 5 years and has rapidly moved up the business agenda. This online introductory masterclass on Social Value will give you a good understanding of the origins in social value, and the legislation that drives it. Helping you understand the ‘why’ of Social Value, this short training course will explain the key principles as well as what is involved when developing, managing and delivering Social Value. This short training course will give you a good level of awareness and understanding to participate in those Social Value conversations.

What you’ll learn:

Social Value concepts and distinguish from CSR and ESG
The UK Social Value Act and regulatory framework
Introduction to the TOMs System for effective measurement
Social Value principles in procurement, bidding and planning
Key metrics and evidence of impact

Who is this course aimed at?

Contractors (Suppliers)
Developers
Housing Association
Local Authorities
Anyone who is involved in the Bidding for Public Contracts
Anyone involved in the procurement process for their organisation

Traditionally, society has measured success through financial metrics like revenue, savings, and ROI, but Social Value offers a different perspective by emphasising jobs, growth, environmental sustainability, and community impact. This masterclass will help you understand how you and your organisation can effectively plan, deliver, and report on Social Value, highlighting its importance in creating meaningful, positive change beyond just financial results.

This online masterclass is an introductory training course designed to be flexible and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience. The course typically takes around 30 minutes to complete, making it an efficient way to gain foundational knowledge on the subject.

Course Content

Learning Outcomes
This short online masterclass will help you to understand: - Social Value concepts and enable you to distinguish it from from CSR and ESG - The UK Social Value Act and regulatory framework that enforces it - The TOMs System and its use for managing and reporting effective measurements - The Social Value principles - How Social Value is embedded and works in procurement, bidding and planning of public contracts - Social Value Platforms and Tools - Key metrics and evidence of impact

Module 1: What is Social Value?
There’s no single universal agreed definition of social value. Different sectors and organisations interpret it differently. But at its core social value moves beyond what’s easy to measure (like money or carbon) and focuses on the real needs and experiences of people and communities.

Social Value, CSR and ESG
Many have asked the question, 'How is social value any different to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?'. Lets unravel those here.....

Social Value Principles
With Social Value being a fairly new concept and tools and platforms emerging there is the principles for social value are evolving. However, an organisation called - The Social Value International - have put 8 key principles together for social value, which help to channel what social value aims to deliver. These are discussed in this module.

The TOMs System
The TOMs System is a well know system to help qualify and quantify Social Value. In this module, you will learn the key components of TOMs, what defines it and how it works.

Key Metrics and Evidence of Impact
The growth of the number of platforms that can measure and report on Social Value has grown exponentially in the last few years. It can be daunting task if you are asked to vet out these platforms and decide which one is suitable for your organisation. This module will take you through how these platforms work.

Summary
This online introductory course has hopefully explained - what can appear to be a complex topic - the intrinsic detail of Social Value, helped demystify how Local Authorities work and require it, and how effective, if implemented right, to quantify your organisations financial and non-financial contribution. If you would like to discuss further Social Value training for you, and / or your organisation then please email us at: info@reconstructingminds.com

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Social Value – An online masterclass

About Course

Course Content

Defining Social Value and Legislation

What is Social Value?

Social Value, CSR and ESG
Many have asked the question, 'How is social value any different to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?'. Lets unravel those here.....

Social Value, CSR and ESG

Social Value Principles

The TOMs System
The TOMs System is a well know system to help qualify and quantify Social Value. In this module, you will learn the key components of TOMs, what defines it and how it works.

The TOMs Framework

Social Value Metrics and Evidence

About Course

Course Content

Defining Social Value and Legislation

What is Social Value?

Social Value, CSR and ESG Many have asked the question, 'How is social value any different to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?'. Lets unravel those here.....

Social Value, CSR and ESG

Social Value Principles

The TOMs System The TOMs System is a well know system to help qualify and quantify Social Value. In this module, you will learn the key components of TOMs, what defines it and how it works.

The TOMs Framework

Social Value Metrics and Evidence

Student Ratings & Reviews

Social Value, CSR and ESG
Many have asked the question, 'How is social value any different to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?'. Lets unravel those here.....

The TOMs System
The TOMs System is a well know system to help qualify and quantify Social Value. In this module, you will learn the key components of TOMs, what defines it and how it works.