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Course providers have worked together to identify a consistent transitions curriculum in social work programmes. The curriculum is informed by a range of evidence, including the five-year longitudinal study of NQSWs.
The transitions curriculum should contain the following elements:
Course providers have the flexibility to cover the curriculum in a way that fits best with their programme delivery and will involve external stakeholders as appropriate.
All students should leave their qualifying programme with an individual learning plan. This is an expectation of the Framework for Social Work Education.
You will be supported by your course provider to complete the ILP as part of the transitions curriculum. The process will help you to capture the knowledge and experience you will bring to your first post-qualifying role and identify what you see as the key areas for development going forward.
The ILP asks you to do the following:
You can download a copy of the individual learning plan (ILP) here. You can use this to think ahead as well as to complete the ILP. It is also a useful interview preparation tool.
Employers are invited to contribute to transitions curriculum in a variety of ways and provide valuable insight into the professional social work role.
We are working with employers to raise awareness of the importance of the ILP in planning your ongoing professional development as an NQSW.
You are encouraged to share your ILP with your supervisor once in employment.
As well as resources and support provided by your university programme and on this dedicated web page, the SSSC offers further support in the Career Development Toolkit.