Guidance for the Reflective Practice Written Submission
The written statement has a recommended total word count covering the following:
Knowledge and understanding
- Describe how you work with clients with reference to the theory / theories that underpin your practice
- Describe how your understanding of theory has been influenced by your experience of client work
Maximum recommended word count = 1400 words in total
Practice & Supervision
Provide case material to demonstrate:
- How your practice is consistent with your knowledge and understanding of theory
- How your practice demonstrates your awareness of issues of difference and diversity
- How you make use of the NCS Code of Ethical Practice.
- Describe the awareness you have gained through reflection in and on supervision
- Show how you apply that awareness in your practice
Maximum recommended word count = 3,000 words in total
Self-awareness
- Describe an experience or an activity which has contributed to your own self-awareness
- Provide a reason(s) for choosing the experience or activity
- Show how you use this self-awareness in your practice
Maximum recommended word count = 900 words in total
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Describe one CPD activity that you have undertaken in the 12 months
- Explain why you chose this activity and how it has influenced your practice
Maximum recommended word count = 900 words in total
