My CPD Journal

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Social workers are becoming more aware of the importance of continuing professional development (CPD). Regulatory body requirements for CPD in social work have changed considerably, moving to an output rather than input model and they are set to change further still. It is no longer enough for social workers to evidence what they have done; they need to evidence what they have learnt. Social workers are busier and more pushed for time than ever before and CPD tends to be pushed off the busy social worker’s agenda. This journal is designed to support social workers to take a creative approach to their own CPD. It should be used to form an ongoing record of professional development activities. The journal contains sections which introduce a new way of thinking about CPD, along with specific sections to support practitioners in capturing their learning from supervision, feedback and training activities. A number of specific frameworks and reflective approaches are offered to guide the user through the CPD process as smoothly as possible. Siobhan Maclean is a registered social worker. Siobhan has written a number of publications for social workers and students. Siobhan is committed to writing in an accessible way and ensures that the advice offered in her publications is workable for busy practitioners.