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The Importance of Placements in Social Work Education

Posted by: Sarah McClinton and Christine Cocker, Posted on: 20 March 2026 - Categories: Events, Knowledge and skills, Our profession, Viewpoint

Practice placements are a core part of qualifying as a social worker. Students must spend at least 200 days in practice over their course. Up to 30 of these days can be allocated to students developing their skills for practice; …

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