Assessed readiness for practice in a service delivery setting, prior to undertaking social work practice placements, is a pre-requisite for qualifying social work students in the UK. This course provides the necessary guidance and support to prepare students to undertake their first 70 day practice placement.

Social Policy for Social Work Incorporates sociology and social policy, providing an understanding of the wider context in which social work is practiced. There is a focus on concepts and theory which help to understand social inequality.

Assessment:

• Summative essay due for submission on  April 8th 2020

Law for Social Workers Course Overview:

The course runs over the summer term consisting of 9 lectures and seminars. The overall aim of the course is to provide a solid grounding in a number of areas of law which are necessary to meet the PCF requirements of a newly qualified Social Worker.

Assessment

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The summative assessment for this course is a 3 hour unseen exam, in part based on seen case studies, and scheduled for (100% weighting) September 14th 2020.

The critical reflection seminar series is part of the Critical Social Work course and counts towards the required 30 days of skills that must be completed by all students prior to progression qualification. You should  ensure that you maintain full attendance and see detailed information in course syllabi — it’s your responsibility to demonstrate that you have met this requirement.