3. What is Work Based learning?
• Learning that is achieved
during a period of time outside
the institution.
• Learning outcomes are integral
to programme.
• Learning period is supported
by the institution throughout
the placement experience.
• Placements can be from 3 to
12 weeks.
• Health placements are
assessed and must meet
guidelines set by HPC.
4. How is quality ensured?
• Partnership with Leonard
Cheshire International (LCI)
• Memorandum of
Understanding with
Universities (Ruse, Bulgaria)
• Partnership with Centre for the
Rehabilitation of the Paralysed
(CRP)
• Follow QAA guidelines
• Follow guidelines set by
professional bodies
• Visit the placements when
possible
5. What is in the Agreement Plan?
• Placement capacity
• Length of placement
• Learning opportunities
• Supervision
• Assessment –if required
• Accommodation
• Health and safety
• Communication channels
6. Support for the provider
• On-going communication
• “tutorials” via internet
• Commitment for tutor to visit
at least once to support
student /supervisor, teach and
share general good practice
• Additional support via LCI
7. Support for students
• Opportunities to meet up with
former students
• Pre- placement training
• Suggested reading lists/video
links
• On-going communication
throughout placement
• Potential half way visit from
visiting tutor
• Placement review
8. Benefits for the provider
• Engaged students
• Sharing of good practice
• Access to resources
• Tutor visits/exchanges
• Research opportunities
9. Benefits for the student
• Confidence in quality of
placement
• Preparation and support
• Increased autonomy
• Widen learning opportunities
• Cultural sensitivity
• “Best thing I ever did”
• “Amazing”
• “I have made friends for life”
10. Benefits for York St John
• Attracts dynamic students
• Internationalising curriculum
• Opportunities for staff mobility
• Publications and grants
• Mutual shared learning
• External partnerships
11. Sustainability
Investment in time creates
quality placements which
students thrive on and
providers benefit from.
Happy providers ask for
more students and let other
providers know of the
benefits
Happy and successful
students gain employment
and spread the word about
opportunities at YSJU
