This section contains resources to support practice-based learning across the Cardiff University MSc and PgDip Social Work programmes. It is intended primarily for practice educators, on-site supervisors, workforce development officers and other colleagues involved in supporting students during placement.
Resources include the Practice Learning Handbook, guidance for practice educators and on-site supervisors, workshop materials, portfolio exemplars, and other tools to support supervision, assessment and professional development.
Practice Learning Handbook and Portfolio Templates
Quick Guides for Practice Learning
Portfolio Exemplars
This section contains examples of both stronger and weaker portfolio submissions from Stages 1, 2 and 3. The examples are intended to illustrate the standard and quality of evidence expected throughout the placement portfolio, including contributions from students, Practice Educators and On-Site Supervisors.
The materials are provided to support learning, supervision and assessment by demonstrating how portfolio evidence can be presented, linked to the National Occupational Standards and supported through reflective commentary and professional feedback. They should be used as guides rather than templates to be replicated.
Direct observations – information sheets
Direct observations – assent and consent forms
Managing Placement Concerns
Concerns meetings are intended to support students where there are significant concerns about their progress, conduct, professional behaviour or suitability for practice. If you are considering a concerns meeting, please contact the student’s tutor and local authority training officer for advice at the earliest opportunity.
The templates below can be used to record concerns meetings and review concerns meetings.