Effective recording, analysis and critical thinking in assessment
Explore the importance of effective recording in the context of a practitioner's role.
Explore the importance of effective recording in the context of a practitioner's role.
Working with examples of analytical writing, this workshop will support participants to use tools, skills and techniques to develop their analytical writing skills, improve case recording and use analytical and critical thinking in practice. Participants will deepen their understanding of the meaning and impact of written records in the lives of the people they work with.
During the workshop, participants will reflect upon diversity, equity, inclusion and intersectionality and upon how their biases may affect accurate and effective recording. Participants will also consider the future of recording in social care and examine the influence of artificial intelligence on recording and assessment.
Designed for
Social care practitioners working directly with adults.
Learning outcomes
As a result of attending this workshop participants will be able to:
- Outline the key legislation that influences recording and assessment in your practice.
- Identity the professional practice standards that relate to effective recording and assessment in your practice.
- Consider the importance of recording and language in the context of your role, including understanding the impact of the record on the people you are working with.
- Reflect upon diversity, equity, inclusion and intersectionality, recognising how their biases may affect accurate and effective recording.
- Demonstrate the skills and techniques required for analysis and critical thinking in assessment.
- Examine the influence artificial intelligence will have on recording and assessment in social care.
Booking information
This workshop can be accessed in two ways:
Research in Practice Partners can select this online learning workshop as part of their membership allocation.
Link Officers can visit the Link Officer toolkit to review the available topics.
This workshop is available to commission for your organisation.
Commissioned workshops can be tailored to your workforce priorities and delivered online or in-person. Visit our commissioned workshop menu to find out more.
For more information, contact our learning team.
Please ensure the appropriate budget approval is in place before completing the booking request form.
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