The New Validated Programme 3 year plan + continued 85 week

1. Midwifery – Long and Short programmes Update for mentors in the practice setting Quality Assurance in each area • The New Validated Programme • 3 year plan + continued 85 week • All practice is now graded not just the last midwifery practice module • New module - Contemporary perspectives in Maternity Care • Reproductive anatomy embedded into each module • Continue to raise profile of normality and choice • Inspires future thinking and research activity • Post grad diploma available • University • External and Internal Validation • Programme management team • Curriculum development team • LSA and HLSP review • Student evaluation • External examiner • Trust • Generic mentorship update • CAP quality group • Placement evaluations • Link lecturers/PLFs for when issues identified • Professional CPD • Peer support • Triennial review • Student needs in clinical teaching: • Opportunity & Exposure to situations • Space to try things out on their own • Clear guidance • Active knowledge transfer, not passive osmosis • To develop thinking by being questioned • Constructive honest feedback 50% Theory – University Sessions 50% Practice – Mentorship in Placements

2. Midwifery Long and Short progs– All practice is now graded This tool varies depending on level. Students are assessed as achieving practice through the learning outcomes or total client care tools - then overall performance is graded for that module using this tool. • Clinical Assessment - Midwifery Level 6 - Marking scale: • Score from 0 - 85% • Add scores up and divide by 6 but must pass each component i.e. achieve a score of 40% or above. • Record final mark as a percentage in appropriate box. • Student to self assess prior to interview • Mentors final mark will be recorded at the final interview. • Students please indicate score for each skill.