November 2023 Newsletter

NCCDSW 3rd Annual Leadership Conference: ‘Time of Change’.

The National Centre for Cross-Disciplinary Social Work (NCCDSW) at Bournemouth University is delighted to announce the 2023 Leadership Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, 15 December 2023, from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm via Zoom.

The theme of the conference is “Times of Change: Leadership Discussion for Health and Social Care”. The conference will explore the challenges and opportunities of leading change in the health and social care sector, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and the cultural diversity of the workforce and service users.

Find out more and sign up

Critical Thinking Workshops

Our Critical Thinking Workshops have been very popular since we introduced them in October 2022.

If you are an existing student on a CPD unit at Bournemouth University and would like some additional support this workshop will explore issues of academic writing (including the dreaded writers block) and critical analysis of texts and sources. The academic team will offer practical, hands on support for assignment writing. The library and support staff will be available to offer advise on the use of the library, online searches for sources and referencing.

Our next workshop is 23^rd November sign up here https://www.applycpd.com/BU/courses/116522?courseId=116522&tabId=27

Unit Showcase - Practice Observation

Unit Showcase – Practice Observation

Jenny Bigmore

If you are looking for a self-directed unit which can be undertaken at any time why not think about Practice Observation, Level 7, 20 credits:

Aims:

• The aim of this unit is for students to engage in a critically reflective process which increases self-awareness, allows students to reflect on their own behaviour, biases, interactions, communication skills and overall effectiveness in their role(s) and supports the development of professional practice.
• The aim of this practice observation unit is to demonstrate that the student has met the required standards for practice at an appropriate level as identified by the professional bodies and in line with relevant professional standards and/or competencies. This could include NHS standards for professionals working in health and social care and also the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework and /or SWE Professional Standards for social workers.

This unit can be undertaken as part of the MA Leading and Developing Services programme or part of the MA advanced Professional Practice.

For more information click here https://www.applycpd.com/BU/courses/115876?courseId=115876&tabId=27

PG Diploma Advanced Mental Health Practice (AMHP)

PG Diploma Advanced Mental Health Practice (AMHP); Dr Matthew Simpson

We have said goodbye to Debbie Martin, Christine Ireland, and Tim Shearn from the AMHP programme in the South-West. This is the end of an era and we wish them all the best in their new ventures. Bournemouth University will continue to provide an AMHP programme in the South-West, and we are in the process of seeking a new Course Director to co-ordinate this venture. Irrespective of that recruitment the next course will run in April 2024, dates to be confirmed.

Our next cohort in London will be in the Spring starting on the 21^st March 2024 with Interviews being held in January 2024.   Click here to apply https://www.applycpd.com/BU/courses/115959?courseId=115959&tabId=27 the closing date is 22^nd January 2024

CPD Application Portal

As always you will find the upcoming CPD courses below with direct links to our application portal. https://www.applycpd.com/bu

If you haven’t already, come and meet our Admissions Team in BG309 at Bournemouth Gateway Building.  Claire and Ahlem are always on hand to help you through the admissions process.

They ensure that Bournemouth University CPD online admissions are in line with professional body and employer requirements.

You can also contact them via hsspostregadmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk
(Office hours: from Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm and on Fridays 8:30am to 4pm).

“a big thank you from Claire and Ahlem who have appreciated your continued support processing applications via Wozzad and looking forward to the future with you’ 

Highlight: Re-imagining Secure Children’s Home Design to Improve Outcomes for Children

Re-imagining Secure Children’s Home Design to Improve Outcomes for Children; Stefan Kleipoedszus

Caroline Andow and Stefan Kleipoedszus recently conducted a study involving staff who work in secure children’s homes in England. Their aim was to uncover the motivations that drive these individuals to work in such a challenging and demanding environment. Through their research, they sought to gain insight into why these staff members find their work meaningful and rewarding. The findings of this research could prove invaluable to those looking to recruit and retain staff in this field. Lego Serious Play proved to be an effective and innovative way of collecting data on how to support recruitment and retention of employees. Through this method, it was determined that providing peer support, learning and development opportunities, and knowing that they are helping young people in care to succeed, were all factors that contribute to a culture that is beneficial for recruitment and retention. This data provides valuable insight into how to create a supportive organizational culture. The team have been working with a large group of local authorities to develop a new generation of secure children’s homes. To learn more about their findings, please take a look at their policy brief which can be found at the following link: https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38405/1/emeraldopenres-188221%20%281%29.pdf.

Congratulations to all our graduating students

The 2023 graduation ceremony will take place at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Friday 10th November 2023

Upcoming Units

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing Workshop 
Start Date: 23/11/23 / Application Cut of Date: 21/11/23

AMHP (Wessex)
Start Date: 11/12/23 / Application Cut of Date: 13/11/23

Evidencing Professional Learning 2: Managing and Leading Organisational Change (Dorset Healthcare)
Level 6   Level 7
Start Date: 14/12/23 / Application Cut of Date: 02/11/23

Leadership Conference – Times of change
Start Date: 15/12/23 / Application Cut of Date: 08/12/23

Introduction to Leadership (Improving Personal and Organisational Performance-IPOP)
Level 6   Level 7
Start Date: 03/01/24 / Application Cut of Date: 22/11/23

Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Practice
Level 6   Level 7
Start Date: 09/01/24 / Application Cut of Date: 28/11/23

Enabling Work Based Learning (BMTH)
Level 6   Level 7
Start Date: 10/01/24 / Application Cut of Date: 29/11/23

Risk & Decision Making in Safeguarding Adults & Children
Start Date: 16/01/24 / Application Cut of Date: 05/12/23

Developing Professional Specialist Practice
Start Date: 06/02/24 / Application Cut of Date: 03/01/24

Risk Assessment & Decision Making in Practice
Level 6   Level 7
Start Date: 06/02/24 / Application Cut of Date: 03/01/24

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing Workshop
Start Date: 08/02/24 / Application Cut of Date: 06/02/24