Now fully updated to reflect the changing social work landscape and the BASW refreshed (2019) Practice Educator Professional Standards, this best-selling book is an invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors undertaking learning and assessment to gain and maintain Stage 1 or 2 status and for those involved in facilitating the learning, support, assessment and CPD of Practice Educators.Intended to enhance the learning and assessment of Practice Educators, it covers all key areas within Practice Educator training and offers guidance on the application of key skills and knowledge in supporting, assessing and teaching social work students and managing the placement. It will particularly assist Practice Educators to: Understand and implement effective supervision of social work studentsUnderstand holistic assessment of practice; assessing in line with capability levels expected at the end of first and final placementDeal with weaker or failing students.