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Supporting social work learners: practice educator refresher (England)
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting social work learners: practice educator refresher (England)

...social work students in England with this free course. Designed for qualified and registered social workers who have already undertaken their PEPS (Practice Educator Professional Standards) training, this course enables practitioners to engage in reflective practice and demonstrate their currency in working to support a student again after a period away from the practice...
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Free course 8 hrs
COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice

...social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want to, studying at your own pace. Some of the courses are badged, so you...
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Article 15 mins
Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum
Health, Sports & Psychology

Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum

...social work education is well established. Collaborating in equal partnerships via ‘co-production’ can facilitate this engagement. For the purposes of co-production in the educational curriculum, this means that people with lived experiences of using social work services are included as equals within the course team. Resources are recommended at the end for wider...
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Article 5 mins
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
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Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...how minds work differently and brilliantly Social Work – personal and professional development for social work practitioners and students In addition, there are also two key collections that are at the very heart of OpenLearn – our Work Skills and Study Skills Hubs. Enhance your skills and career prospects, boost your confidence and set ......
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Article 5 mins
How are social workers portrayed in the media?
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How are social workers portrayed in the media?

...social work is misrepresented in newspapers and on TV. Maria Leedham explains more...‘Blame culture’ Social workers as ‘cultural scapegoats’ ‘Child snatchers’ These are just some of the claims made about how social workers are portrayed in the media. But is the media really so negative about social workers? And what does this negativity look like? positive...
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Article 5 mins
Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?
Education & Development

Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?

...out more about The Open University’s Social work qualifications. [Banner to enter the interactive] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Click on the image above or here, to start your interactive experience......
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Introducing professional practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing professional practice

...social factors A Culture of Blame: Changing Climate of Social Work Patrick Eyre, a social worker talks about 'the blame culture' in social work A Culture of Blame: Lack of Trust and a negative image Patrick talks about how the lack of a climate of trust has had a specific impact on child protection A Culture of Blame: The way forward Patrick looks ......
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Why use literature reviews in health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why use literature reviews in health and social care?

...social work with older people, cessation of cigarette smoking in pregnant women and use of mindfulness therapy with respect to older people with dementia and their carers...Why use literature reviews in health and social care? is a free course which introduces and explains how literature reviews can support evidence-based practice in health and social care. A literature...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs