Practice Educator (Social Work)
Learn to supervise, teach and assess qualifying student social workers in their practice placements.
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If you’re a UK-based social worker, this part-time course will prepare you to become an accredited practice educator.
You’ll explore theories around teaching, and support a qualifying student social worker in their placement. You’ll also take responsibility for a teaching, learning and assessment task with a second learner.
During your studies, you’ll explore learning environments that embrace diversity and demonstrate anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.
Choose to study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough.
- Contact [email protected] for more information about studying this course in Cambridge or Chelmsford.
- Contact [email protected] for more information about studying in Peterborough.
This course is aligned with: Social Work England Professional Standards; BASW Professional Capabilities Framework; Skills for Care’s ASYE Framework and Post-Qualifying Standards (formerly KSS) and BASW (2022) guidance for Practice Educator Professional Standards.
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Learn to supervise and assess social work students
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Expand your knowledge and skills as a professional social worker
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Graduate as an accredited PEPS 2 practice educator, qualified to assess student social workers.
You’ll be able to assess students who are on Stage 1 (70-day initial placement) or Stage 2 placements (100-day final placement).
Teaching and modules
Explore the core activities involved in teaching, supporting and assessing the practice of social work students.
As a PG Cert student, you'll complete three core modules. These include two Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) that are aligned with British Association of Social Workers (BASW) guidance and Values statements.
The third module, Into ARU, is specially designed to ease your transition into (or return to) higher education.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Practice Educator Professional Standards PEPS 1
- Practice Educator Professional Standards PEPS 2
- Into ARU
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.