Sue Jones holds academic and professional qualifications in social work, teaching and sign language. She uses her 33 years of teaching experience in the UK and Eastern Europe, her research activities in critical thinking and her contact with practice social work agencies to inform her understanding of student critical thinking abilities. She currently teaches and tutors on social work courses at BA and MA levels at Manchester Metropolitan University and contributes to continual professional development collaborative projects with Lithuanian Universities in special education, management and economics. She is the English editor for a Lithuanian scientific journal and has received a Gold Award in recognition of long service collaboration with Siauliai University, Lithuania.

This book develops understanding of two key approaches to placement study: critical thinking and reflective practice. Both must be mastered and applied to the placement experience in order for the student to pass assessment on the placement module. This book also includes a chapter on using these reflective and critical skills to prepare for the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Preparation for your social work placement
Understanding your placement through an organisational journey
Embedding critical placement learning
Preparing for and using supervision
Completing your portfolio
Moving on - NQSW, ASYE and all that...