1. On completion of this module, you will demonstrate that you can apply and evaluate Social Work theories, models, and methods to practice situations.

Professional Standards
3.5; 4.3; 4.4

PCF
5, 6 7

Learning, Application

2. On completion of this module, you will be able to explore and identify personal values and how these impact or inform social work practice.


Professional Standards
2.1, 2.7; 3.7; 4.8

PCF
1, 2, 6

Reflection, Communication

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to reflect on your own practice and use supervision effectively to identify future learning needs.

Professional standards
4.1, 4.8

PCF
1, 6

Reflection, Communication

4.¿ On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate critical awareness and application of the legal framework, social policies, and procedures, that underpin Social Work practice.

Professional Standards
3:1, 3:3, 3:5, 4:4

PCF
4, 5, 8

Knowledge and Understanding, Application

Formative Assessment:
Group discussions and reflection as part of the professional development days

Summative assessment:
You will produce a 2500-word assignment based on your own practice during your first placement, evidencing all learning outcomes.

This module alongside Social Work Practice Learning 1, will support you in developing the reflective practice, and analytical skills required for social work. Teaching and learning during the professional development days (PDDS) will focus on:
- Reflective practice
- Application of social work theory
- The relationship between law and practice
- Social work values and decision making/ethical dilemmas
- Communication skills in practice
- Professional identity and accountability.

This module offers the opportunity to develop confidence and skills in reflective practice. Through exploring the methods, tools and theory that underpin reflective practice, you will reflect on and analyse your practice throughout their 70 day placement, enabling you to complete a final reflective essay with confidence.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28 hours
- To include 4 x professional development days
Guided Independent Study: 172 hours
- Directed reading
- Working with team members and other professionals
- Reading and working within agency policies and procedures
- Reflecting on own practice
- Linking the learning from the university modules to practice
- Observation and feedback on own practice

Beckett, C., Maynard, A. and Jordan, P. (2017) Values and Ethics in Social Work. 3rd. London: Sage

Brammer, A. (2019) Social Work Law. 5th. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

Milner, J., Myers, S. and O’Byrne, P. (2020) Assessment in Social Work. 5th. London: Palgrave

Musson, P. (2017) Making Sense of Theory and its Application to Practice. St Albans: Critical Publishing

Mantell, and Scragg (2018) Reflective Practice in Social Work. London: Sage Tedam, P (2021) Anti-Oppressive Practice.

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, lecture slides, and interactive activities. You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our library and specialist databases