Social Work – Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 2
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Social Work – Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 2 offers professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Social Workers to become competent in supporting the development of student Social Workers whilst on 100-day practice placement, through supervision, assessment and critical analysis of student practice. This Stage 2 module will further develop Practice Educator abilities, on completion, they will be able to work with students at all levels including the final placement (100-day practice placement experience).
Key highlights
- Professional development for qualified Social Workers supporting student Social Workers
- Builds skills in supervising and assessing student practice on placement
- Develops critical analysis of student Social Worker practice
- Qualifies you to support students at all levels, including final placements
- Builds on Practice Educator abilities developed at Stage 1
Entry requirements
Candidates will have a social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience. Candidates must have successfully completed the Social Work – Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 1 module. Candidates must agree to support and assess a student on a 100-day placement.
Candidates must have full responsibility in supervising and assessing the student’s practice over the course of the placement.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Practice Educator
- Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker
- Practice Supervisor
- Social Work Practice Assessor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £480 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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