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AC/AHSCP Critical Analysis and Reflection
This badge will help a NQSW evidence their progression towards the following standards:
Standard 1 – Developing confidence and competence in the process of assessment using critical thinking skills and analysis to inform professional judgement and decision making.
Standard 2 – Collaborate effectively with service users and others to plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Standard 3 – Positively promoting the wellbeing, support and protection of children and adults at risk of harm.
Standard 4 -Developing competence and confidence in the professional Social Work role and in managing complexity in professional decision making, drawing on research, evidence and best practice.
Standard 5 – Demonstrating the habits of a practitioner-researcher through routine continuous learning and enquiry with which to encourage and support the learning of self and others.
It also links to OTHER BADGES: “preparing for assessment” and “completing an assessment” badges which when all 3 are completed evidences the larger “Assessment” badge.
Also may link to these badges: Legislation,policy & guidance/ Protecting People,/ Multi-agency working/Direct work/ evidence-informed practice ( cross reference where appropriate)
To achieve this badge you will need to:
- Listen to the podcast-on analysis at http://www.helpfulsocialwork.com/4a-assessment-part-2 and reflect on what this means for your own practice.
- Complete a comprehensive assessment/ report which collates evidence from a range of sources
- Request feedback from your mentor, manager or a colleague on how you have applied the evidence base, the quality of analysis and the appropriateness of your professional judgement/ recommendation/ decision-making.
- Using the self assessment tool reflect upon the development of your assessment skills to identify strengths, progress and areas that need developed.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge