{"id":11792,"date":"2025-06-18T12:32:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/?page_id=11792"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:06:53","slug":"core-learning-elements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/core-learning-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Learning Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Throughout the NQSWs Supported Year they will make evidence of their progress towards the Core Learning Elements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/core-learning-elements\/core-learning-elements-nqsw2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Core learning elements NQSW(2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-300x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-1024x1024.png\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11838 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"NQSW Core Learning Elements\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20103529\/Core-learning-elements-NQSW2.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sssc.uk.com\/about-us\/publications\/core-learning-elements-for-social-workers-newly-qualified-social-worker-nqsw-descriptors-and-mandatory-learning-activity\/\">Mandatory Learning Activities<\/a> that NQSW&#8217;s must complete that generate evidence of their progress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Supervisors will help NQSWs plan out their learning using the Individual Development Plan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/core-learning-elements\/mandatory-learning-activity-grid\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,614\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mandatory Learning Activity Grid\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid-300x146.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid-1024x499.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11839\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid.png\" alt=\"mandatory learning activity grid\" width=\"1260\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid.png 1260w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/20105856\/Mandatory-Learning-Activity-Grid-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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\u2019s shared drive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The only other people who may need to access this would be the Team Manager or Workforce Development for sampling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11820\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/nqsws-joining-falkirk-council\/fc-divider2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,86\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FC Divider2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-1024x70.png\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11820\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-1024x70.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-768x52.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Advice on completing Mandatory Learning Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Find a way to record your evidence that works for <strong>you<\/strong> \u2013 some people prefer pen &amp; paper, some people prefer the computer, some people prefer MyJournal or OpenBadges, or you might find something entirely different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Do not leave them until the <strong>end<\/strong> &#8211; plan these out with your Supervisor using your Individual Development Plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Give <strong>examples<\/strong> from your Social Work practice and reflect on what worked well and what you might try differently.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11820\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/nqsws-joining-falkirk-council\/fc-divider2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,86\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FC Divider2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-1024x70.png\" class=\"wp-image-11820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png\" alt=\"FC Divider\" width=\"513\" height=\"35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-1024x70.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2-768x52.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/fvpp\/uploads\/sites\/9924\/2025\/06\/18160604\/FC-Divider2.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Links to our other pages:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/\">NQSW Supported Year in Falkirk<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/employer-supports\/\">Employer Supports<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/nqsws-joining-falkirk-council\/\">NQSW&#8217;s Joining Falkirk Council<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/how-should-your-portfolio-look\/\">How should your Portfolio look?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/fvpp\/nqsw-supported-year-in-falkirk\/further-guidance\/\">Further Guidance<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><br \/>\nLinks to SSSC website:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nqsw.sssc.uk.com\/implementation\/\">Implementation<\/a><\/span>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nqsw.sssc.uk.com\/employers-information\/\">Employers<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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