1 Sheffield Hallam University Youth and Community Work Courses Supervisors’ Briefing 2010/ 2011

Domestics

Aims of the Briefing Clarify the Roles / Responsibilities of: The Fieldwork Supervisor The Student The University Tutors By Looking at: Relevant Modules Three-way meetings Reflective Recordings Paperwork Supervision of Students Case studies

The Placement Handbook Covers the Foundation Degree (FdA) & BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work and the Graduate Diploma (Grad Dip) in Youth Work

FdA Placements – Part Time 360 hours substantive WBL at level 4 – flexible to meet the needs of the student / organisation Uses their own employment / volunteering as WBL Submits Level 4 portfolio in November the following year 180 hours alternative placement at Level 5

FdA - Full Time route 270 hours on WBL at Level 4 and 5 (years 1 and 2) Year 1 Start – January Year 2 Start - October Hand in joint WBL / PPD portfolio mid June (Year 1) and March (Year 2)

BA (Hons) Full time route Total for 3 years: 888 hours Year 1: 335 hours from end of January - end of May Year 2: 335 hours from October until Jan / Feb Year 3: 228 hours from Nov - April Students need to complete placements in 2 separate locations, thus placement 3 can take place in the same location as 1 or 2

BA (Hons) part time route Total hours: 888 over 5 years Employment based, however, the student must complete an alternative placement in a different setting for at least 222 hours We anticipate that students may change employers during the 5 year period which would enable them to complete the alternative placement

Grad Dip – Part Time Route Placement 1 (Professional Practice 1 – year one) 240 hours – current post? September to May Placement 2 (Professional Practice 2 – year two) 120 hours - September to May

Grad Dip Placements – Full time route First placement (PP1) Starts Oct Minimum 240 hours Placement lasts until May Second Placement (PP2) In a different setting Starts June - August Minimum of 4 weeks 120 hours in total

All placements At least 50% of time engaged in face to face practice with 13 – 19 years Second placement needs to be different from first, preferably different organisation Focus on Occupational standards...

NOS Standards – Placement 1 A1 Establish relationships and maintain dialogue with young people D1 Work as an effective and reflective practitioner D2 Work in ways which promote equality of opportunity, participation & responsibility D4 Work with young people to safeguard their welfare

NOS Standards – Placement 2 D3 Manage your work and create effective work relationships B3 Enable young people to work effectively in groups F2 Develop teams and individuals to enhance the quality of Youth Work F3 Promote a culture of health and safety

Fieldwork Supervisor Agree Learning Agreement/Contract Student induction Support student x 1 hour weekly supervision (using recordings as a focus, keep records) Work alongside the student / model good practice Observe student practice (min. 2) Sign timesheets 3 way meetings (usually 3) Fill out placement report Liaise with the Fieldwork/Module Tutors Fill out Cause for Concern form if necessary

3 Way meetings 1st meeting - Formative –Learning Agreement discussed (learning needs and opportunities agreed), induction, module outcomes, clarifying roles and responsibilities –Reflective Recordings – progress so far 2nd meeting – Mid Way Review - Formative (full-time students only) –Student’s Progress –Are learning needs being addressed? –Discussion based on reflective recordings – ‘critical incidents’ Final meeting - Summative –Have learning needs/module outcomes been met? –Focus on the student and the Fieldwork Report –Use of reflective recordings

BA / FdA portfolio/ assessment Section 1: Personal and professional development (PPD) Section 2: Work Based Learning (WBL) 12 reflective recordings: inc. 1 x org. policy 1 x AOP 10 completed units Evidence of the 3-way meetings Weekly time log sheet 2 x observations visits sheets Supervisor's report Evidence of interventions / curriculum planning There is a "How to write your portfolio guide"!

Grad Dip portfolio/ assessment Placement Learning Agreement Placement Mid way review Summative Report Confirmation of minimum hours in practice 2 x Supervisor's Observation Forms 12 or more reflective recordings Evidence of Supervision Examples of interventions linked to national outcomes Examples of organisational policy documents and analysis PPD portfolio - including distance travelled

Problems/Support/Contact Contact us ASAP through the: 3 way meetings Telephone e mail Tutors Year Tutors Cause for Concern form (in the handbook)!

The Partnership Team Operations Manager Nikki Davies. Team Leader Paul Dewsnap Placement Administrator - Cassie Warren

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SUPERVISION Regular Rigorous Relevant Recorded ReassuranceRecognition Reviewed RespectfulReflective

Case Study Exercise Read the case studies as suggested. What are the issues? What next? What are the implications?