<p>The Case Study (4000 words) provides students with the opportunity to critically reflect on and theorise their practice. Students will need to identify a practice case for approval after the head of service or proxy have reviewed it.</p>

Case study

<p>Students will sit a viva with their personal tutor in which they will discuss the case study, critically reflect on and theorise their practice.  They will be asked to consider what they might have done differently, and what they have learned which will inform their future practise. </p>

Viva

Social work behaviours and their impact on effective social work practice
Social work professional values and ethics in complex situations
Analysis of different social work theories and their benefits and limitations
Evaluation of varied social work methods and approaches in the context of complexity
Communication methods in different social work settings, including recording and reporting
The importance of personal and professional development 
The benefits and the challenges of working with others
Safeguarding and safe professional practice

Critical application of social work skills, knowledge and behaviours - 6030SWA

Critical application of social work skills, knowledge and behaviours

Critically apply social work skills and demonstrate professional behaviours

Critically evaluate own practice case study

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of social professional values and ethics, service user inclusion, evidence-based decision making and analysis, personal and professional development, safe professional practice and safeguarding, communication (including recording and reporting and working with others)