Making CPD count: A panel discussion with Social Work England

This webinar will support social workers to understand why Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important in the profession and how to write reflectively when recording CPD, bringing in the voices of practitioners and lived experience.

Gavin Moorghen, Regional Engagement Lead at Social Work England will talk about what to expect when completing CPD and how to make CPD count. Gavin is a regional engagement lead for the Midlands and North West. He has practised in both adult and children’s social work in a number of areas including substance use, pre-birth work, disasters and court work, and has worked on a number of initiatives to improve social work nationally.

Hannah Scott, Research and Development Officer and registered social worker, will discuss tools to support reflective CPD and how Research in Practice resources can support the completion of regular CPD. There will also be representation from the voice of lived experience and practitioners on the importance of CPD.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:

• Have a good understanding of CPD requirements with Social Work England for re-registration.
• Understand the importance of good quality CPD.
• Develop their skills in writing reflectively and recognising the impact.
• Hear from the voice of lived experience on why CPD is important.
• Learn from other local authorities how they support the development and CPD recording of practitioners.