SO2003 70 day practice learning 2009/10

Final version

University of Wolverhampton

School of Health & Well-being

BA (Hons) Social Work

70 day practice learning

SO2003

2009/10

Student Name:

Portfolio Contents

Introduction to 70 day practice learning / P4
Front sheet/Practice Assessor’s receipt / P6
Portfolio Item 1 Portfolio Checklist / P7
Portfolio Item 2 Practice Learning Documents
Portfolio Item 2a GSCC Compliance document / P8

Portfolio Item 2b Placement Insurance

/ P11

Portfolio Item 2c Risk Assessment statement

/ P13

Portfolio Item 2d Practice Learning Agreement

/ P14
Portfolio Item 2e Mid way Review / P25
Portfolio Item 2f Concerns meetings / P29
Portfolio Item 2g Extension forms / P29
Portfolio Item 2h PLO evaluation receipt / P29
Portfolio Item 2i Statement of completion / P29
Portfolio Item 3 Practice Study Proposal / P30
Portfolio Item 4a Practice Study / P31

Portfolio Item 4b Placement Supervisor’s verification

/ P33
Portfolio Item 4c Practice Assessor’s mark sheet
/ P34

Portfolio Item 5a Reflections on practice

/ P36

Portfolio Item 5b Placement Supervisor’s verification

/ P37

Portfolio Item 5c Practice Assessor’s mark sheet

/ P38

Portfolio Item 6a 3 Witness Statements

/ P40
Portfolio Item 6b Report on written communication / P41

Portfolio Item 7 Direct Observations

/ P43

Portfolio Item 8 Practice Assessor’s Report

/ P45

Portfolio Item 10 Portfolio resubmission additional checklist

/ P55
Appendix A: The story of a 70 day placement p56
Appendix B: 70 day practice learning checklist p59
Appendix C: Key dates p63
Appendix D: Level 2 calendar p65
Appendix E: Late starts & interrupted placements p67
Appendix F: Roles of tutors p71
Appendix G: Presentation of portfolio p72
Appendix H: Anonymity & academic misconduct p74
Appendix I: “Social work theories” and ethics & values p76
Appendix J: Marking criteria p78
Appendix K: Guidance on the practice study proposal p80
Appendix L: Practice assessor’s approval of PSP p83
Appendix M: Guidance on the practice study p84
Appendix N: Guidance on the reflections on practice p86
Appendix O: Guidance on the assessor’s mark sheets and report p88
Appendix P: Practice curriculum p92
Appendix Q: Group work skills p94
Appendix R: Supervisor’s verification of group work p95
Appendix S: Service user and carer feedback p96


Introduction

This portfolio guidance is for everyone involved in practice learning for level 2 undergraduate social work students at the University of Wolverhampton. The module aims to enable the student to develop competence across the National Occupational Standards in Social Work, to reflect on their actions, and to deepen and expand the knowledge base that supports their practice.

Formally, the module is known as SO2003 70 day practice learning and successful students achieve 45 credits.

Students will undertake practice under close supervision from a placement supervisor. Practice assessors will provide opportunities to reflect on practice and consider the underpinning knowledge. Following on from the 30-day Level One placement, students will take a more active and responsible role in the services provided by the agency.

Not all placements will be in social work settings, but all placements offer the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and values required for social work.

As at level one, students must practice in accordance with the General Social Care Council Code of Practice, and practice assessors will assess their adherence to this.

Additionally, students must demonstrate that they are developing competence across the National Occupational Standards (the NOS). This provides a bridge to the level three placement, during which the student must demonstrate full competence across the NOS.

Throughout the year, students will also be advancing their knowledge through further academic study at University. The portfolio should demonstrate both knowledge and its use in practice.

Thus, at the end of the module, the student is expected to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

1.  Adherence to the values and ethics of social work practice, particularly the GSCC Code of Practice.

2.  Developing competence across the National Occupational Standards.

3.  An applied understanding, derived from practice, research, academic writing and service user perspectives, of key social work theories and approaches employed within their practice learning setting.

4.  An applied understanding of policy, legal and organisational contexts appropriate to their practice learning setting.

These broad learning outcomes are explained and expanded on by various indicators. The indicators are given on the mark sheets and report forms throughout the portfolio.

Some of the indicators have been developed in conjunction with service users and carers, as part of a pilot project in involving service users and carers in the assessment of practice. A group of service users and carers will second read a sample of portfolios as part of the standardisation process, and will focus on the assessment of these particular indicators.

The student will receive a grade for the module, made up of a number of components.

Task

/

Assessed by

/ Contribution to the final grade for the module /

Arrangements

Early draft of the practice study proposal / The marking tutor gives feedback on the draft and the practice assessor gives approval. / 0%. However, the draft must be submitted in order to pass the module. / Student gives one draft to Practice Assessor and submits one draft to University. The date is fixed in the learning agreement following guidance in Appendix E.
Practice study including the final draft of the proposal. / The marking tutor / 90%: but a minimum of D5 is required to pass the module overall. / Submitted to University student office for the attention of the marking tutor. The date is fixed as part of the learning agreement following guidance in Appendix E.
Portfolio containing:
Final draft of practice study proposal;
Practice study;
Reviews of practice;
Direct observation reports;
Witness statements / The practice assessor / 10%: but a minimum of D5 is required to pass the module overall. / Submitted to the practice assessor.
The date is fixed as part of the learning agreement following guidance in Appendix E.

The rest of the portfolio guide gives more detailed information on the aims, learning outcomes and tasks for the module, and on the processes to support the student throughout. To get an overview, you might find it helpful to read Appendix A: The story of a 70-day placement.


Portfolio Front sheet/ Practice Assessor’s Receipt

The student should complete 2 copies of this form. Both forms should be signed by the practice assessor when the portfolio is handed in. One copy should be left in the portfolio as the front sheet. The student should keep the second copy as a receipt.

Student Name………………………………………………………

Student Number…………………………………………………………….

70 day practice learning portfolio handed to practice assessor

on …………………………………

Name of Practice Assessor…………………………………………

Signature of Practice Assessor……………………………………
Portfolio Item 1 Portfolio Checklist

Portfolio Item Number

/

Portfolio Item Name

/

Present (student to tick when present or write not applicable)

Front sheet/Practice assessor’s receipt
Item 1 / Portfolio Checklist
Item 2a / GSCC Compliance Document
Item 2b / Insurance statement
Item 2c / Risk assessment
Item 2d / Practice Learning Agreement
Item 2e / Mid Way Review
Item 2f / Minutes of Concerns Meetings
Item 2g / Extension forms
Item 2h / PLO evaluation receipt
Item 2i / Statement of completion
Item 3 / Practice Study Proposal (final draft)
Item 4a / Practice Study
Item 4b / Supervisor’s verification of Study
Item 4c / Plastic wallet only
Item 5a / Reflections on practice
Item 5b / Supervisor’s verification of reflections on practice
Item 5c / Plastic wallet only
Item 6a / Witness Statements
Item 6b
Item 7 / Direct Observations
Item 8 (assessor report) / Plastic wallet only
Item 9 (verifier report) / Plastic wallet only
Portfolio Item 2a General Social Care Council Compliance

This form should be completed by the placement supervisor within 2 weeks of the start of the placement and given to the student. One copy is to be kept for the portfolio and one sent to the following address:

Kate Hodgson/Katherine Dixson

Social Work Administrators

School of Health and Wellbeing

MH Block,

University of W’ton,

City Campus,

Molineux Street,

WOLVERHAMPTON.

WV1 1SB

If you have any queries, please contact Kate or Katherine on 01902 323589 or

Name of Student

Name of Agency/Authority
Name of agency the daily placement fee cheque should be made payable to:
Agency address where payment
should be sent to:
Practice Assessor’s name
Contact telephone number and email address
Placement Supervisor’s name
Contact telephone number and
email address
Name of placement team / location
Address of placement


Information required by the General Social Care Council before payment of the daily placement fee can be made:

Please circle which code represents the placement / Agency type / Code
Local Authority SSD/Social Work Dept / L
Local Education Authority / LE
Probation Service / P
Health / H
Voluntary Agency / V
Private Agency / PA
Other / O
Is the Agency in the Independent Sector?
Please tick as appropriate: / ·  Has Charitable status
·  Has registered private company status; or
·  Are a service user or carer led organisation
Is placement directly supported by the Local Authority?
Please circle which code represents your
Placement / Service User / Code
Adult Services / AD
Older People Services / OS
Asylum Seekers / AS
Children & Families / CF
Child Protection / CP
Adoption / A
Domestic Violence / DV
Drug/Alcohol/Substance misuse / DAS
Education Social Work / ESW
Hospital Social Work / HSW
Housing Welfare / HW
Learning Disabilities / LD
Learning Difficulties / LDF
Mental Health / MH
Mediation Work / MED
Offenders / OFF
Physical Disabilities / PD
Sensory Impairment / SI
Work with Carers / C
Young Offenders / YO
Please circle which code represents your placement /

Context/Setting

/ Code
Fieldwork / F
Residential Care / R
Day Care / D
Community Work / C
Care in the Community / C
Ethnicity; Does the Organisation specifically deal with Black and Ethnic Minority Groups? / Yes / No
Multidisciplinary Agencies; Does the Agency/Organisation offer a multidisciplinary experience? / Yes / No
Date placement commenced
Projected placement end date

Signed …………………………………………… Date ………………………

Print name ……………………………………….

Position held within agency ……………………..

Thank you.

Portfolio Item 2b Student Placement Insurance

This form should be completed by the placement supervisor within 2 weeks of the start of the placement and given to the student. One copy is to be kept for the portfolio and one sent to the following address:

Marvia Chambers

Practice Learning Co-ordinator

School of Health and Wellbeing

MH Block,

University of W’ton,

City Campus,

Molineux Street,

WOLVERHAMPTON.

WV1 1SB

Or email to:

Name of Student ______

Level 1 2 3 (please circle)

Placement Start Date______

Placement End Date ______

Agency Providing Placement

Name ______

Address______

______


______

______

Insurance Details

Employers Liability: Insurer______

Policy Number______

Expiry Date______

Indemnity Limit______

(or)

Public Liability: Insurer______

Policy Number______

Expiry Date______

Indemnity Limit______

Contact Personnel

Who is your nominated contact for compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislation?

Name______

Position______

Declaration

1.  We confirm that we have a written Health & Safety Policy.

2.  We confirm that we have a policy regarding health and safety for people working in our undertaking, and will provide H&S training/induction for the student.

3.  We confirm that we have undertaken risk assessments of our work practices to identify possible risks, whether to our own employees or to others within our undertaking.

4.  We confirm that our insurers have been advised of the proposed placement and that the student has been included on our Employers Liability policy.

Signed on behalf of Placement Provider

Signature______

Name (Capitals) ______

Position______

Date______

Portfolio Item 2c : Risk Assessment statement & Health & Safety Guidance

The placement supervisor and student should complete this form within 2 weeks of the start of the placement. One copy is to be kept for the portfolio.

GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS:

All social work students are asked to reflect back on the work that you covered on Health & Safety in either the Preparing for Practice Module (BA students) or Principles of Safe Practice (MA Students). This will empower you to consider issues around RA and H&S in the Agency that provides your practice learning opportunity.

GUIDANCE FOR PLACEMENT SUPERVISORS:

As a minimum the Health & Safety induction should include fire and emergency procedures, first aid and accident reporting policies, lone working arrangements, infectious diseases and smoking policies.

PLACEMENT SUPERVISORS OR THEIR MANAGER IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON FOR STUDENTS ON PLACEMENTS ARE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:

Do you have an infectious diseases policy? If so is it included in the H&S induction process?

I agree that this agency accepts responsibility for ensuring that a risk assessment policy is in place and that the student has an understanding of this.

Signature of Placement Supervisor/ Team Manager……………………………

Signature of Student…………………………………………………………..

Date………………………………………………………………………………


Practice Learning Agreement guidance

In the first weeks of the practice learning opportunity (“the plo” or “the placement”) it is important that everyone involved: -

1.  get to know one another

2.  recognise, value and respect each other as individuals

3.  consider their own roles and responsibilities and those of each other as set out in the portfolio

4.  draw up supervision agreements (practice assessors with students and placement supervisors with students) which set out specific decisions about how to work with each other.

The learning agreement is a means of ensuring that everyone is fully informed of their responsibilities and enabled to fulfil them. Paying proper attention to this agreement is an important means of enabling the student to experience fair assessment.

It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the placement to complete the necessary tasks and pass the information to the student.

The student should ensure that everyone knows what information and actions are needed, and not assume that the assessor and supervisor know in detail what is required. The student should begin discussing the agreement as soon as the placement starts and not leave everything to the last moment.