Data Outcomes

Objective

To work with others to embed systems that can efficiently collect and analyse data relating to practice learning.

Data on the practice learning provision and requirement has already been collected and is enabling stakeholders to plan for and undertake targeted work to meet future demands. The data outcomes group will work closely with the all stakeholders to look at refining the process of meaningful data collection. This will involve examining the current processes for data collection as well as extending the range of data available for practice learning planning and provision.

Outcomes

• identify actual intake of social work students, including information on gender, age and ethnicity.
• identify actual numbers of practice learning days provided, including information about the organisations, settings and service areas. This data will enable trends to be identified in relation practice learning provision and highlight shortfalls in particular service areas. Thus targeted work can be planned and undertaken to address pertinent issues and shortfalls
• Compare, analyse and review projections for practice learning up to 2006/07 and beyond, identifying where the demand is met.
• analyse data on how practice learning is provided, including models for assessment.
• provide information about training and qualifications of practice assessors/teachers within organisations.