Research in Placements Workshop

Practice placements are important elements of social work training at qualifying and post qualifying level. A continuing issue is how best to integrate formal knowledge and practice learning in placement settings. This is reflected in the new professional capabilities framework (PCF) that underlines the need for practitioners to develop and enhance skills in areas such as PCF 5 ‘knowledge‘, PCF 6 ‘critical reflection and analysis’ and PCF 9 ‘professional leadership’ (The Professional Capabilities Framework, http://www.collegeofsocialwork.org/pcf.aspx).