Why Notetaking needs to be taught

“Just take notes.”

Sounds simple, right?

Until you’re in a classroom with a tutor who mumbles, a lesson that jumps from topic to topic, and a student who’s relying on you to provide accurate, accessible notes.

Notetaking isn’t about scribbling fast. It’s about listening deeply, capturing what matters, and doing it in a way that supports the student’s independence.

It’s a professional skill, and most Communication Support Workers (CSWs) are never formally taught how to do it.

That’s where our course comes in.

How to Notetake for CSWs is a CPD-accredited course designed specifically for real-life CSW work.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How to structure your notes clearly and ethically

• What information to prioritise, and what to leave out

• The differences between summary and verbatim notetaking

• Practical methods that work in both online and face-to-face classrooms

If you’ve ever wondered, “Are my notes actually helpful?”, this is your answer.

Give yourself the tools to notetake with clarity, confidence, and care.

🎓 Join the course today and be classroom-ready by September.