Throughout the NQSWs Supported Year they will make evidence of their progress towards the Core Learning Elements.

The Core Learning Elements have been broken down into key themes that contribute to competent and confident Social Work practice. Within the Core Learning Elements there are Mandatory Learning Activities that NQSW’s must complete that generate evidence of their progress.

It is really important that NQSWs are familiar with their Mandatory Learning Activities from the outset of their Supported Year so please take time to read over them.

Supervisors will help NQSWs plan out their learning using the Individual Development Plan.

All NQSWs must keep a record of their progress through the Supported Year that is accessible to them and their Supervisor. You may wish to create a secure Teams Channel, a locked drawer or a secure folder in the team’s shared drive.

The only other people who may need to access this would be the Team Manager or Workforce Development for sampling.

Advice on completing Mandatory Learning Activities:

Find a way to record your evidence that works for you – some people prefer pen & paper, some people prefer the computer, some people prefer MyJournal or OpenBadges, or you might find something entirely different.

Do not leave them until the end – plan these out with your Supervisor using your Individual Development Plan.

Give examples from your Social Work practice and reflect on what worked well and what you might try differently.