Social work
The placement learning element of your programme is vital for preparing you for becoming a Social Worker. You will spend a total of 170 days (70 days in second year and 100 days in third year for BA or 70 days in first year and 100 days in the final year for MA) which could be in a Local Authority or a Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) setting. The placement is a requirement of social work education and is an opportunity for you to put the academic learning that you receive on the course into practice. Below you will find the forms and information that you will need for completing your placement portfolio as well as resources, useful links and practice educator information which will help you get the most from your time spent on placement
Commencing Placement
- Practice Learning Agreement (PLA)
- Attendance at Placement Form
- Induction & Health and Safety Checklist
- Social Work - Preplacement Meeting Form
- Record Of Supervision
- Overview of Practice Learning Documentation and Process
- Direct Observation Of Practice Proforma
- Social Work Placement Supervision Agenda
- Supervision Agreement
- Social Work Placement Handbook 2018-19
- Confidentiality Agreement
The Midpoint
Finishing Placement
Placement Information for Students
- Preparing for Practice Placements and FAQs Social Work
- Social Work Student Guidance
- Student Profile and Essential Information 70 day placement
- Student Profile and Essential Information 100 day placment
- Raising Escalating Concerns Procedure
Information for Placement Areas
- Audit - Profile Practice Learning Setting
- Flow chart for making arrangements with an off-site Practice Educator
- Off-site Practice Educator Agreement with Placement Agency
- Social Work Placement Guidance