1.On completion of this module, you will be able apply your knowledge of social work theories to provide an evidence base to your decision making using the relevant legal frameworks, applying them to assessments and intervention and incorporating risk management and safeguarding principles to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect.

PS3. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.12,
PS4. 4.4

(PCF 4; 5; 7; 8)

KSB; 3.S5,¿5.K1,¿5.K4,¿5.S3,¿4.S10, 3.S3, 3.S5,¿4.S9,¿3.S1¿

2. On completion of this module, you will be able to evidence your skills in working with others both inter-professionally and directly with services users, incorporating the values and ethics of social work practice to achieve a positive outcome while recognising the impact of the organisation in terms of decision making and provision of services.

PS1. 1.3
PS3. 3.6, 3.9
PS4. 4.1

(PCF 1; 2;7; 8)

KSB; 1.S3,1.S5,¿1.S6¿, 7.S1,¿7.S3¿

3.On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate your skills in acting autonomously to meet professional standards, evidencing a professional curiosity to ensure a holistic and informed intervention where your interpersonal communication shows a respectful, honest and empathic approach to others.

PS2. 2.4
PS3. 3.3, 3.9, 3.15
PS4. 4.5
PS6. 6.2

(PCF 1; 2; 7; 9)

KSB; 6.S4,¿4.S1,2.S2, 5.S1¿

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to identify the behaviours expected of a professional social worker and critically reflect on the importance of using Anti-Discriminatory and Anti-Oppressive approaches in social work practice.

PS1. 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
PS2. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

(PCF 2; 3;4; 6)

KSB; 6.S2,7.S2,4.S5,¿4.S4,¿ 1.S3,¿4.S5¿,8.S3¿

The Assessment criteria has been set by the Institute for Apprenticeships. For further details please refer to https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/social-worker-integrated-degree-v1-1
Assessment One - Case Study (4,500 – 5, 500-word essay):
a) Written Critical Case Study
The apprentice will identify a practice case for approval after being reviewed by head of service or proxy. Part of the approval process will include whether they have recognised the ethical issues and whether a service user agreement or an ethical approval process is required.
In selecting the case, it needs to be:
• Current (started within the last six months)
• Consistent with organisational mission (core vision)
• Sufficiently complex to allow the apprentice to demonstrate reflection on values, ethics, knowledge, skills, behaviour and equality; research techniques; multi-agency working; meaningful engagement; ability to address risk at the appropriate level; a service improvement recommendation.

Assessment Two - Scenario Exercise (2-hour workbook task plus 15 – 20 -minute discussion):
20-minute simulated role play using digital technology to recreate a case scenario.
The scenario exercise must enable the apprentice to demonstrate they work in a strengths-based way, are culturally competent and compliant with Knowledge and Skills Statements and Professional Capabilities Framework. It should contain evolving, complex and challenging case scenarios which include risk, abuse and/or exploitation.
In the remaining scenario time, apprentices will be asked to:
• Write an initial analysis.
• Write a response to two further written data/questions supplied, eg a review report/assessment, email with further information and respond appropriately, demonstrating analytical skills.
• Write a case record.

Assessment Three - The apprentice will take part in an assessment discussion with representatives from the learning provider, employer and experts by experience, chaired by the learning provider.
The discussion will last between 15-20 minutes and the apprentice can refer to copies of his/her work from the Scenario Exercise, and other notes, as desired.
On completion of both elements, the Learning provider will award a grade of Fail/3rd/2.2/2.1/1st.

Students must achieve a grade of 40% or above in all three assessments to successfully pass the module.

This module has been designed to prepare you to undertake the final module of the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship. The End Point Assessment is now the Award Board. of the BA (Hons) in Social Work Practice. The assessment framework has been specified by the Institute of Apprenticeships and the module will focus on meeting the learning outcomes through a number of practice-focussed learning days.

The teaching will be provided by a combination of higher education staff and also employers to ensure that a rounded approach to learning is promoted. Using the combined experience of academic staff and practitioners will prepare you for the duality of this module.

This module is the final gateway into practice. At the point of the assessment gateway which proceeds this module, you have obtained the 300 credits necessary to access this module and the focus will move to social work in practice. The underpinning philosophy of this module is to prepare you to embark on a career as a professional social worker and as part of that, the role and responsibilities will form the pivotal part of the teaching and learning.

This is an exciting but daunting element to the programme as there is a focus on the three -strand assessment process at the end, however, the teaching will promote a positive approach to the assessment as way of gaining the skills used in practice to promote positive outcomes for the people referred into services.

The focus of this module is generic which means that all social work disciplines will be included in the approach to teaching and learning. This module is around gaining the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience of social work practice which you will then shape around your area of specialism for the future.

The End Point Assessment has been standardised by the Institute for Apprenticeships (2023) and Social Work England Professional Standards.

Following confirmation that the End Point Assessment has been met the apprentice will be awarded the BA (Hons) Social Work Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Award and will be able to register as a Social Worker with approved regulatory body.

Direct learning through lectures and workshops
Indirect learning through on-line resources and journals
Associated learning through group discussions with peers and external professionals.

Keen, S. et al (2016) Newly Qualified Social Workers: Practice Guide to Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. Sage Publications. London
Bogg, D and Challis, M (2016) Evidencing CPD. Critical Publishing. St Albans
Healy, K and Mulholland, J (2019) Writing Skills for Social Workers. 3rd Ed. Sage Publications. London
Rogers, R and Allen, D (2019) Applying Critical Thinking and Analysis in Social Work. Sage Publications. London

App called ‘ReferenceMe’. https://refme.co/ It is available in Apple and Android formats.

Institute of Apprenticeship integrated degree standards- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/social-worker-integrated-degree-v1-1

Social Work England Professional Standards
https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/standards/professional-standards/

Social Work England Behaviours and Values
https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/our-behaviours-and-values/