The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning covers all aspects of practice teaching (‘field education’) in workplace settings. It also considers the policy context and the changing expectations of service users, Government and the public. Material is practically relevant to what trainers, managers and workers actually do. A main theme is the effectiveness of training and education as preparation for work.

Sacro is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Anderson as Chief Executive. Karen will take up her post on 23 February 2009, replacing Susan Matheson who is retiring on 31 January 2009 after 12 years of successful service.

This symposium hosted by South Lanarkshire Council will bring together managers/ leaders from across Scotland’s Public Services to explore, support and stimulate development opportunities for leadership in the face of current challenges

The symposium will include inputs from Robin Burgess, Neil Ballantyne and Malcolm Young:

The Higher Education Academy Social Work & Social Policy subject centre (SWAP) are collaborating with IRISS to offer this workshop on authentic assessment, e-portfolios & e-learning.

The morning session of this joint event will offer you the opportunity to learn more about innovative approaches to the assessment of practice and the use of digital tools to capture evidence.

This report describes the development of Key Capabilities in Child Care and Protection, which set out the knowledge and skills an emerging social worker should have in relation to children and their needs by the point of qualifying.

The report can be downloaded from:
http://www.iriss.ac.uk/node/685