Formative Assessment:
15-minute group presentation on a contemporary Social Work issue
10-minute role play involving a member of the Service user and carer group

Summative assessment:
A Professional Portfolio which must include the following elements:
• An essay of 1000 words relating to a contemporary Social Work issue
• Academic & service user feedback on the role play
• 3 x 500-word reflective pieces (To include reflections on; a piece of new learning from a lecture, a shadowing experience, feedback received on the role play)
• A chronology of a case study to be provided by academic staff
• Case notes of a case study to be provided by academic staff
• Tutorial and tripartite review signed record
• Learning plan

Students must include all written elements of the portfolio.

The Preparation for Practice module is specifically designed to equip you with the foundations for professional knowledge and skills necessary to the develop, progress and succeed in both the practice and academic elements of the course. Core topics will include, the role and function of the regulatory body and Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), Academic writing, referencing and reflective skills, Relationship Based Practice.

Scheduled teaching and learning activities: 81 hours total

To consist of;
• 60 Hours Whole group sessions - consisting of participatory lectures and presentations by the module tutor and the Service User and Carer Group (SUCG) and visiting speakers in order to disseminate core knowledge and theoretical perspectives, including those arising from the experience of service users. Formative assessments will also take place during these hours.
• 12 hours Skills based learning involving shadowing opportunities. 9 hours portfolio building sessions, to include the opportunity for personal tutorials.

Directed Independent Study: 319 hours total

To consist of;
• Accessing online resources such as Webinars, podcasts etc relevant to the module
• Independent reading consolidating knowledge explored and developed in the direct teaching and learning sessions researching how these are used in social work practice.
• Use of VLE to support learning by reading core reading texts and independent activities are utilized.
• Assignment preparation and writing.
• Portfolio completion
• Attendance at scheduled teaching activities as part of the full time Undergraduate BA Social Work programme
• 30 hours - Working with peers to towards group activities as directed in the facilitated sessions- this should include preparation for the group work and assessed presentation.
• 30 hours - Preparation for the role play and ensuring familiarity with types of assessment and the recording of information

Bottomley, J et al (2018) Studying for your Social Work Degree. St Albans: Critical Publishing
Bottomley, J et al (2018) Academic Writing and Referencing for your Social Work Degree. St Albans: Critical Publishing
Mantell, A & Scragg, T (2019) Reflective Practice in Social Work. London: Sage
Rogers, M et al (2017) Developing Skills for Social Work Practice. London: Sage
Koproswska, J (2014) Communication & Interpersonal Skills in Social Work. London: Sage

https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/standards/standards-of-conduct-performance-and-ethics.pdf

The module is only open to those enrolled on the BA (Hons) Social Work Integrated Apprenticeship programme.

1. On completion of this module, you will be to demonstrate the academic skills required to communicate to the required academic standards, including academic writing styles, referencing, accessing a range of sources, and reflective writing.

(PS 3.5; 3.10; 3.11; 4.1; 4.2; 5.6)
(PCF 1, 5 7)
(KSB S5, S6, K3, K4, S9, S17, S26, S31, S34, S35, , S37, S38, S39, S46, S47K24, S50, B1, B2, B3)

2. On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the professional skills required to engage with service users, and carers, underpinned by the ability to identify and discuss the centrality of relationship-based practice whilst maintaining confidentiality through written and verbal communications, aided where appropriate by the use of technology.


(PS 1.1; 1.3; 1.4; 1.7; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 3.5; 3.10; 3.11; 4.1)
(PCF,2, 5, 7)
(KSB S5, S6, K3, K4, S9, S17, S26, S31, S34, S35, , S37, S38, S39, S46, S47K24, S50, B1, B2, B3)

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to define the requirements of the Social Work England (SWE) in terms of conduct and ethics for student Social Workers and in upholding the reputation of the Social Work profession.

(PS 2.7; 3.1)
(PCF 1, 5, 8)
(KSB S1, K2, K19, K23, K26, S48, B5)

4.On completion of this module, you will be able to reflect and evaluate on teaching and learning to identify learning needs, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in relation to practicing as a student social worker.

(PS 4.1; 4.2; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8)
(PCF 1,5,6)
(KSB, S12, K11, K16, S19, S44, B3)

This module will equip you with the foundations for professional knowledge and skills necessary for the practice and academic elements of the course.

Academic knowledge and skills:

Study skills and academic writing - including skills required for formal writing, structuring assignments, meeting learning outcomes successfully, choosing and citing evidence to support your answers.

An introduction to reflective practice - including reflective practice models and links to the PCF.

Locating and utilising information from academic sources - including using libraries and technology to enhance learning. You will be introduced to the use of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as this will form a key part of your learning on any undergraduate programme.

Practice knowledge and skills:

An introduction to SWE Professional Standards (SWE, 2023) .

Professionalism - personal conduct in your private and work life and issues which lead to Fitness to Practise panels, and professional boundaries.

Introduction to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) (BASW, 2023) and the BASW Code of Ethics for Social Work (BASW, 2021)

An introduction to SWOT analysis and Learning Styles theories in relation to identifying individual need and best methods for learning.

Relationship-based practice in social work and the core elements of relationship-based practice; understanding, collaboration, commitment, communication.

The various aspects of communication.

Skills for interpreting, responding and effectively dealing with a range of situations. Including our own reflection and how supervisions and knowledge of emotional intelligence may be used to build resilience in our practice.

Computer facilities to access online materials
Access to specialist online database
Access to appropriate core texts and journals via the library.
Community House & appropriate IT facilities