Social work teaching partnerships: a discussion paper

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Better together: comprehensive social work education in England

“…While this may seem an impressive accomplishment in isolation, if also suggests that Think Ahead are using their political connections and financial power to monopolise these placements to the detriment of students from other routes, while also openly disparaging mainstream programmes in a way that may discourage applicants. This is a real concern, and the negative impact that fast-tracks are having on the availability of placements and practice educators for students on mainstreams has been recognised in research (Baginsky et al, 2019). As another example of this competitive marketing approach by fast-tracks, Frontline utilise a strategy of hiring university students as 'brand managers', who actively recruit for the Frontline programme on university campuses, including universities that have social work programmes themselves (Frontline, n.d.).…”

‘This is my oasis’: an exploration of student hub support for social work students’ wellbeing

“…The SWTP is a Department of Education (DfE) funded scheme and designed to strengthen social work education. The primary aim is to teach social work students collaboratively whilst on placement, to better prepare them for the workplace, through being practice-focussed and arguably, employer-led (Baginsky et al, 2019). Although the idea of relationships between local authorities and universities is not new (Munro, 2011), the collaboration has brought resources and a stakeholder commitment to work in partnership focussing towards increasing quality social work training throughout all levels within the organisations.…”