The impact of reflection on CPD

About this episode

Phil John discusses the importance of reflection in continuing professional development with Gavin Moorghen from Social Work England.

In this podcast Phil John talks to Gavin Moorghen from Social Work England about why continuing professional development (CPD) matters. CPD is at the heart of social work. It involves reflection and learning to maintain skills and knowledge needed to support people who draw on care throughout their lives. View the accmopanying reflective questions - https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/content-pages/podcasts/the-impact-of-reflection-on-cpd/

People in this episode

Host: Phil John

Guest: Gavin Moorghen

Topics covered

• continuing professional development
• reflection
• social work
• skills maintenance
• learning

Keywords

• CPD
• reflection
• social work
• professional development
• skills
• learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Social Work England

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