Program Overview
Frontline Practice Educator (FPE) programme supports experienced social workers to develop skills to supervise and assess learners in practice, aligned with Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS 1 and 2). The fully online programme is designed to fit alongside your current role, with all learning directly linked to your work with children.
Key Components
* Six online teaching days covering supervision, assessment and core principles of practice education.
* Around 60 hours of core learning (total 70 hours including optional CPD and coaching).
* Portfolio-based assessment.
* Optional group coaching and CPD opportunities.
Eligibility and Requirements
* Registered and experienced social worker demonstrating profession values (SWE 2019, BASW 2021).
* Minimum of two years post‑qualifying experience at programme start.
* Working in a practice setting where you will supervise or assess a learner during the programme.
* Have a practice assessor in place for the duration of the programme – must be a registered social worker qualified to PEPS 2.
Eligible Learners
* Social work students on first placement (70 days)
* Social work students on final placement (100 days)
* Newly qualified social workers completing their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
* Social workers undertaking best interests assessor (BIA) training
* Social workers undertaking approved mental health professional (AMHP) training
Program Schedule
The programme runs from September 2026 to August 2027, with two start windows available: September–June or January–June.
Assessment Process
* Practice assessors evaluate candidacy against the Values Statements and PEPS Domains.
* Practice assessors conduct direct observations.
* Practice assessors write assessments to support progression.
* Practice assessors verify the portfolio of evidence.
Benefits
Training is fully online, allowing you to integrate learning into your current work. You will receive access to a 360‑feedback tool and a development and leadership framework to track skill growth.
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