1. Practice Education Facilitators NHS FIFE

2. GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE Caring for Scotland (2001) Facing The Future (2001) Highlighted areas of concerns The need for action

3. CONCERNS: Recruitment and retention Learning Environment Mentor Support Communication Links

4. Initiatives: 1.Development of QAA standards for practice placements - National 2.Development of the Clinical Practice Placement Support Unit (CPPSU University of Dundee – Local 3. 2004 The appointment of Practice Education Facilitators - Partnership working (Scottish Executive, University, Trust)

5. 1. QAA/NES STANDARDS Known as the Practice Placement Standards. Identified Responsibilities of: Student Mentor Service Provider/Trust

6. 2. CPPSU A support structure developed by Dundee University To give information, guidance and support to students and mentors. Information on placement profiles.

7. 3. PRACTICE EDUCATION FACILITATORS To promote QAA Standards Oversee and guide implementation of standards. Give support to: Mentors Students

8. Facilitators Continued: To enhance and develop the mentor role and responsibilities. To help to develop the learning environment within practice placements to enhance the students learning opportunities.

9. Facilitators Continued: Communication – provide links between: Nes/Scottish Executive Trust Managers Mentors Students Link Lecturers University

10. OUR AIM “With the aid of the mentors we aim to promote professionalism and support the development of competent, confident student nurses who will register as practitioners fit for practice and purpose”

11. What we can offer you QAA standards (N.E.S.) Developing the mentor role Sharing ideas Mentor Support Links Developing the Learning Environment

12. NOW IT’S UP TO YOU What has your experience been like? What support do you need to support students? It’s up to you now, to ask for our help.

13. CONTACT US! HOW – contact details and where to find them WHEN