SО YOU WANT TO BECOME A SOCIAL WORKER? THE ENGLISH APPROACH
Abstract
This article outlines the approach to qualifying as a professional social worker in England. It begins by briefly examining the global definition of social work and its implication for the practice of social work. The policy and regulatory context in England in which reforms to social work education have taken place will be explained. Statistics will provide some indication of the numbers involved in the social work degree. The content and design of the social work degree will be explained, with an example of the structure and content of a degree programme. Practice Placements and the key role of the Practice Educator will be examined. Finally there will be an outline of proposed future reforms for the degree in England and a brief conclusion.
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