A National Survey of Approved Social Workers in the UK: Information, Communication and Training Needs

This paper begins with a discussion and analysis of the relevance of work-based learning to contemporary education and training needs. It then briefly outlines changes in attitudes and approaches to higher education and training in the UK over the past few decades and highlights the new ‘learning partnership model’ (LPM) as one that offers great potential for the effective development of a wide range of skills. In this context, the authors present a detailed analytical case study of a European-funded Adapt-University for Industry project that sought to identify training needs and to provide guidance and advice on work-based learning opportunities for a variety of Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Using Training Needs Analysis, the authors assess the difficulties as well as the opportunities inherent in such projects. The findings illustrate the heterogeneity of the SMEs' training and guidance requirements and highlight the importance of addressing the tension that exists between the different expectations of employers and employees in relation to training needs and benefits.

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Exploring the experiences of practice teachers who are not social workers

The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning ◽

10.1921/jpts.v9i2.399 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 33-56

Author(s):

Chris Laycock ◽

Laura Walker ◽

Laura Heath

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Focus Group ◽

Social Workers ◽

Social Work Students ◽

The Social ◽

Practice Teaching ◽

The Uk ◽

Work Student ◽

And Training

Professionals without a social work qualification have been involved in the practice teaching of social work students since the days of CCETSW (the former education and training body for social work in the UK). Historically this has always happened more in the voluntary sector. With the advent of the Social Work Degree in England, the 50% increase in demand for placements in a variety of settings has seen reliance on practice teachers who are not social workers.This raises some interesting questions about how professionals who are not social workers should be trained and supported in the role of practice teacher.We will attempt to explore these questions, drawing on responses to a questionnaire sent to a range of practice teachers in a county in northern England as well as feedback obtained from a focus group drawn from respondents to the questionnaire. The participants in the research came from a range of work backgrounds in the voluntary and statutory sectors. The experiences discussed in the research, in the main, relate to the Diploma in Social Work (the former UK qualification) as the degree only started in 2003- 2004. We will refer to research participants as Practice Teachers. The key criterion for involvement was that all participants in the study had had sole responsibility for at least one social work student.

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A National Survey of Child Advocacy Center Directors Regarding Knowledge of Assessment, Treatment Referral, and Training Needs in Physical and Sexual Abuse

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse ◽

10.1080/10538712.2015.1009606 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 280-299 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jeffrey N. Wherry ◽

Cassandra C. Huey ◽

Elizabeth A. Medford

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

National Survey ◽

Training Needs ◽

Child Advocacy ◽

Child Advocacy Center ◽

And Training ◽

Physical And Sexual Abuse

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National survey on the roles and training of primary care respiratory nurses in the UK in 2006: are we making progress?

Primary Care Respiratory Journal ◽

10.3132/pcrj.2007.00068 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 284-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Jane Upton ◽

Hazel Madoc-Sutton ◽

Aziz Sheikh ◽

Timothy L Frank ◽

Samantha Walker ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

National Survey ◽

The Uk ◽

And Training

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418 Deliberate self-harm and suicide in adults, and parents of children, with CF: a national survey of the experiences and training needs of the multi-disciplinary team

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis ◽

10.1016/s1569-1993(05)80369-8 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. S112

Keyword(s):

National Survey ◽

Training Needs ◽

Deliberate Self Harm ◽

Self Harm ◽

And Training ◽

Multi Disciplinary Team

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Findings of a nationwide survey of the diabetes education and training needs of midwives in the UK

British Journal of Diabetes ◽

10.15277/bjd.2018.194 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 147-153 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Umesh Dashora ◽

Alban Davies Huw ◽

Shelley Bennett ◽

Anne Goodchild ◽

Julia Hugason-Briem ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Diabetes Education ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Education And Training ◽

Training Needs ◽

Roles And Responsibilities ◽

Training Programmes ◽

The Uk ◽

And Training

Introduction: The incidence and prevalence of diabetes is increasing in pregnant women. Midwives manage a substantial proportion of care of these women. Currently it is notknown whether midwives have sufficient competence in managing these patients well. The Diabetes Care Trust commissioned a survey to assess the diabetes education and training needs of midwives who look after pregnant women with diabetes.Material and methods: A freedom of information request was made to all the NHS Trusts in the UK to gather relevant information about the roles and responsibilities of midwives in thematernity units in the UK. This was followed by a Survey Monkey questionnaire to midwives in the UK who are members of the Royal College of Midwives to assess their education and training level, needs, desires and views preceded by a test survey on nine midwives.Results: The survey revealed considerable variation in the roles and responsibilities, current levels of training and education needs of midwives. Over 85% of midwives expressed a desire to access additional education on diabetes management in different areas. Training in insulin initiation and titration, management during labour and ability to contribute to the antenatal clinic was desired by over 85% of midwives surveyed. Conclusions: There is an unmet need for structured education and training programmes for midwives in the management of diabetes in pregnancy. We recommend further work in producing tailored and accredited training programmes at different levels to suit the differing needs of midwives and diabetes specialist midwives in the UK.

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