Advanced Training for Experienced Practice Assessors, Practice Educators & Coaches

Part of BASW’s Taught Skills Programmes for Practice Educators & Practice Assessors.

Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.

Suitable for experienced Practice Educators – (PEPS / PE Assessors, PEPS / PE Mentors, PEPS / PE Coordinators, Practice Mentor Assessors) and experienced Practice Assessors (ASYE Assessors, NQSW Assessors, PAs of NQSWs, PAs of ASYEs, Supervisors of NQSWs, Supervisors of ASYEs).

Elements of the course will include reference to English learning frameworks however the principles will be relevant to delegates nationwide.

Course Outline:

This session is designed for experienced Practice Educators, Practice Assessors and PEPS Assessors with up-to-date best practice guidance, the opportunity to reflect and learn from others by utilising all the experience in the room and to examine and improve our own practice by considering how we can quality assure our offer, either as an independent PE/PA or as an organisation/programme. This session is updated immediately prior to delivery to capture any policy or practice changes contemporaneously and delegates can also contribute to the agenda.

Learning Methods:

This training is delivered using an online interactive classroom approach and all delegates will be invited to take part to ensure an effective adult learning experience. Using whiteboards and breakout rooms, a combination of learning methods will be used throughout the day, including trainer presentation and group work in the form of case studies and reflection dilemmas to support application to practice. Local templates and expectations will be embedded in the programme where required and appropriate.

Learning Outcomes:

This course will provide participants with the following learning outcomes:

Updated knowledge in respect of Social Work Education – this is England specific but will have transferrable learning for other UK nations.

The opportunity to reflect on best practice and our own practice.

A framework for quality assuring ourselves, as individuals and organisationally.

Resources Required:

All delegates will need a laptop with a functioning mic and camera and a strong stable internet connection to allow effective participation. Laptops should have an up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Where possible delegates should be using the MS Teams App, fully updated. Please note – for health and safety reasons it is not appropriate to access these courses from a mobile phone. Whilst tablets can be used; delegates will find a laptop/desktop is easier as functionality on tablets is still limited.

Programme Outline:

9.00 Log-in – Check your connection, camera & mic (the get a cuppa)

9.30 Introduction to the session and the tech

9.45 Understanding and Using Frameworks

PQS(KSS), PCF, Apprenticeship standards, PEP’s – more than a tick box

Integrating assessment and QA into practice

Self-Assessing our competence and/or programme.

11.15 COFFEE

11.30 Maintaining Currency

Keeping abreast of national changes – law and best practice

Keeping informed on local issues and priorities

Identifying our own areas for development and ways to address them.

12.45 LUNCH

13.30 Reflecting on supporting diversity and adapting assessment methods:

What progress has there been in recognising diversity?

What progress has there been in celebrating uniqueness?

How effective is your support?

How do we reflect support needs in assessment methods?

How do we ensure that standards are maintained for service users?

14.30 COFFEE

14.45 Trouble-shooting

Early identification of risk of failing

Action-planning for under-performing learners

Ensuring organisational accountability

Assessing fairly

Making difficult decisions

16.15 Reflection and Review – learning points and next steps

16.30 CLOSE

The Trainer: Soyeb Aswat, Specialist Associate & ASYE Lead.

Soyeb is a Social Worker/BIA/AMHP and has worked in the health and social care sector for 25 Years. Soyeb has experience in working within Voluntary and Public Sector, with Young Carers, Fostering, Leaving Care and primarily in Mental Health. Soyeb is currently a Social Work lead for two large NHS Trusts. Soyeb is passionate about Social Work, its values and ethics and how the profession gives financial gain but most importantly spiritual gain and satisfaction, what could be better! Soyeb's area of expertise is mental health and working with cases where there are issues around culture/religion. Soyeb supervises qualified Social Workers but also supports Newly Qualified Social Workers and organises and facilitates training to support them to maintain their CPD. In addition to being part of the DCC-i training and development crew, Soyeb also delivers sessions his local university and facilitates research projects.