The Scottish Social Worker’s Practice Learning Handbook

This is a fantastic book focused on professional learning across the career aligned with Scottish standards, policies and resources. The author is well-versed in all aspects of professional and practice learning, remains active as a practice educator and is passionate about creating a flourishing learning environment for social workers.

Kathryn Baker,CEO Tayside Council on Alcohol

As a social work academic, I can see myself using this book in my work across programmes – it is relevant for social work academics, social work students, practice educators, link workers and learning advisers within practice settings. The approach to career-long learning and the Scottish context are a key strength.

Dr Maggie Bruce, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Dundee

This book is relevant and timeous for Scotland and its explicit focus on learning through practice is useful for learning and development teams to support how organisations respond. The author’s recent research has already gained recognition and has been used to think differently about learning in social work.

Billy Fisher, Chair Social Work Scotland, Learning and Development network

This book covers many current issues which are influencing social work practice learning and education today. The focus on practice learning in Scotland is particularly welcome. The author is well respected for her experience in direct practice, social work education, practice education and professional development.

Avril McIvor, Former Director of Practice Learning, Honorary Fellow in Social Work, University of Edinburgh