This assignment relates to working with an individual in a social care setting to plan, carry out and evaluate an activity which promotes the development of the individual. The candidate should identify an appropriate activity in discussion with their course tutor and placement supervisor/workplace supervisor, which might include:
4 A therapeutic activity
* An activity of daily living
4 A recreational activity
* An educational activity
The Practical Assignment is not concerned exclusively with practical activity; candidates should demonstrate their interpersonal, organisational, evaluative, reflective and management skills to help assess their overall insight and understanding of the activity.
The Project will follow three stages:
* Planning
* Developing
* Evaluating
The planning stage should be assessed using a short planning document.
The developing stage should be assessed via a report of the activity.
The evaluating stage should be assessed via an evaluation report.
The tutor's role is as a facilitator and so to gain high marks the candidate must demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in all stages of the assignment.
STAGE 1 - PLANNING
Select an individual with whom you are working
1 Analyse the current developmental needs of the person, using relevant psychological and sociological theory, with reference to:
4 Influences on the development of the personality
4 Key life experiences that have affected development and behaviour
4 The influence of the family
2 Apply the Care Planning process to plan an activity which is aimed at promoting the development of the individual, with reference to:
4 Social care methods and models of practice
4 The legislative framework and policies and procedures designed to protect the individual from possible harm and abuse
4 The legislation and policies that promote the rights and responsibilities of individuals