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Practice Learning “Everybody’s Business” Working with Fathers 5 th April 2005

This article discusses the importance of incorporating fathers in social work practice, the aims of social work reform, and the initiatives taken to improve the quality of social work education and training. It also highlights the role of the Practice Learning Taskforce in promoting learning opportunities and diversity in social work. Contact Nicky Horn for further information.

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Practice Learning “Everybody’s Business” Working with Fathers 5 th April 2005

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  1. Practice Learning “Everybody’s Business”Working with Fathers5th April 2005 Nicky Horn North West change Agent Practice Learning Taskforce

  2. Aims of Social Work Reform • Reflect the needs of service users and carers for a high quality service • Equip the profession fully for its future role and tasks • Provide joint working with other professions • Improve the quality and the status of social work education

  3. Developing People Recruitment Training and Education National Occupational Standards CAPABLE, CONFIDENTSOCIAL CARE STAFF Registration Quality Initiatives Codes of Practice

  4. The New Social Work Degree • All about learning to practice • Assessed preparation • 200 days practice learning (split over 2/3 years) Experience of: • At least 2 practice settings • At least 2 service user groups • Statutory social work

  5. Minister Stephen Ladyman Director Mike Leadbetter Project Manager Carol Holloway Taskforce Change Agents in 9 regions Administrator Who are we? Funded by Hosted by

  6. Why create the Taskforce ? • Severe shortage of practice learning opportunities • Degree increases number of practice learning days (Dip SW was 130 – degree 200) • Recruitment campaign to increase number of social work students • Lack of diversity and some poor quality

  7. Who are our Partners? • Employers- local authorities,other public services, voluntary and private sector agencies • Higher Education Institutions • Users and Carers • GSCC,SCIE,TOPSS,DH, CSCI

  8. Performance Indicator core activity greater attention to own provision supporting practice learning in private and voluntary sectors and/or in health and education Increased Funding Daily Fee 2003/04 2005/06 Statutory sector £12 £18 Voluntary/Private sector £20 £28 covers planning, providing and assessment Creating the Right Climate

  9. Learning Resource Centres Total of 50 by 2005/06 Focus on social work training for first 2 years Inspection Framework Partnership work to incorporate workforce planning and practice learning Practice Assessors Final assessment is undertaken by experienced, qualified social worker Continuum of practice assessors Creating the Right Climate

  10. Organisation: Energy, enthusiasm, new ideas and fresh perspective Potential future recruits with experience of work with fathers Contribute and influence social work training Daily Placement fee Can undertake a project or do direct work with children and fathers Student: Experience of diverse settings/good practice Contact with Fathers Chance to reflect on the issues affecting fathers Benefits from providing Practice Learning

  11. Contact for Further Information Nicky Horn Change Agent North West Region Tel: 01695 627995 Mobile: 07967 463456 Email: nhorn.pltaskforce@topssengland.org.uk Website: www.practicelearning.org

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