Practice Educator Briefing MSW and BASW - 2015/16

Deborah Develin

Paul Stapleton

Aims of the session

Clarify the nature of the practice learning experience

Outline roles & responsibilities Familiarisation with the Practice Learning

Documentation & Domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework

Placement Dates MSW

MSW Practice Learning One 70 days 7th September 2015 - 18th December 2015 Recall days - 9th October 2015 & 20th

November 2015 Recall days count as placement days and

therefore students must attend

Placement Dates MSW

MSW Practice Learning Two 100 days 7th September 2015 - 5th February 2016 Recall days - 9th October 2015 & 11th

December 2015 Recall days count as placement days and

therefore students must attend

BASW Placement Dates

BASW Practice Learning One 70 days 28th September 2015 - 15th January 2016 Recall days - 5th November 2015 & 17th

December 2015 Recall days count as placement days and

therefore students must attend - students will receive teaching for a module on recall days

BASW Placement Dates

BASW Practice Learning Two 100 days 5th October 2015 - 4th March 2016 Recall days - 26th November 2015 &14th January

2016 Recall days count as placement days and

therefore students must attend - students will receive teaching for their Integrative study on these days

Placement Arrangements

All placements are full time The full number of placement days must be

completed 35 hours per week includes 3.5 hours study time

(does not include lunch) Study time may be taken as one day per fortnight 10 days allowance (includes statutory bank

holidays) - to be used for emergencies & unexpected circumstances

Practice Learning Process

Pre Placement Meeting Learning Agreement Meeting Midway Review of Practice Minimum of 2 direct observations in Practice

Learning One & 3 in Practice Learning Two 1 observation completed by the Midway

Review of Practice

Assessment - PCF

One framework for professional development in SW Provides comprehensive framework for professional

development across all areas of SW practice Shows and enables progression through career

levels Emphasis is on professional capability Role of practice educator has become more

important in making decisions about that capability

The Nine Domains

1. Professionalism.

2. Values and Ethics.

3. Diversity.

4. Rights, Justice and Economic Well-being.

5. Knowledge.

6. Critical Reflection and Analysis.

7. Intervention and Skills.

8. Contexts and Organisations.

9. Professional Leadership.

Assessment using the PCF

Social work practice is a complex activity, requiring an interplay of knowledge, skills and values

The nine domains of the PCF are interdependent Assessing learning, performance and progression

against the Domains of the PCF requires an approach congruent with the framework.

Holistic assessment is a recognised approach for assessing capability

Professional Capabilities Framework

Social work practice is complex Assessment against the nine domains of the PCF Judgements about performance made against

individual elements of the framework and on overall professional capability - focus on an integrated approach

Evidence will need to show how students bring their skills, knowledge and values together across all the domains - practice educator requires skills in judging the whole practice

Holistic Assessment

Assessment is progressive Assessment must be consistent with the appropriate level

descriptor Sufficient evidence across all nine domains The process of assessment must be trustworthy, reliable and

transparent Evidence must include the ability to reflect critically, use

knowledge and research Student will contribute evidence towards the assessment Professional judgement of the practice educator about

sufficiency of evidence

Confidentiality & Consent Policy

No information included in report that allows service users, carers or placement agency to be identified

Anonymity of service users & carers must be preserved

The placement agency should not be identified

Practice Educator Responsibilities

Ensure work is available to enable student to meet curriculum requirements

Arrange regular supervision sessions Observe practice Make an overall judgement about whether

capability has been demonstrated against each Domain

Submit a report - please make every effort to submit on scheduled submission date

Work Based Supervisor Responsibilities

Participate in Learning Agreement Meeting & Midway Review Meeting

Manage and allocate the work being undertaken

Provide day to day supervision & offer support

Provide ongoing feedback & supply evidence of capability to the Practice Educator

Student Responsibilities

Arrange Learning Agreement Meeting Engage in practice learning as specified in the

practice learning agreement Participate in the evaluation & assessment

process & submit assessed work on time Behave in accordance with agency policies,

practices and procedures Collate & submit the practice learning

documentation

Tutor Responsibilities

Chair the Learning Agreement Meeting & Review of Practice Meeting

Provide guidance on practice learning documentation

Assist with issues that might arise during practice learning

Convene & chair concerns meetings

Social Networking Policy

Does you agency have a social networking policy?

What are your organisations expectations in respect of students use of social networking?

Please discuss your expectations as part of the induction process

Car Insurance

If a student is using a car on placement comprehensive business cover needs to be in place

Confirmed at the Learning Agreement Meeting

Placement providers are strongly advised to check insurance documentation

Sickness Reporting & Accidents and Incidents

Students must follow both agency and university policies

University policies can be located on the SHU Social Work Placement - http://www3.shu.ac.uk/HWB/placements/SocialWork/index.html

Support

Preparation for Practice session University Recall Days Information & materials on Black Board Tutor contact Student Support Officer SHU Practice Learning Website -

http://www3.shu.ac.uk/HWB/placements/SocialWork/index.html

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Faculty Placement Website QR Code

Any Questions….