Log learning –Describe, Reflect, Demonstrate

Describe the learning activity, why did you choose to engage in this learning activity?

Reflect on how the activity has contributed to professional practice. Consider whether the learning was linked to your learning objectives. How has it developed your knowledge, skills and values, what aspects of your practice have been reinforced by this learning activity? Use anonymised examples from your practice.

Demonstrate how the learning has benefited your practice. How have your knowledge, skills and values been enhanced, have you identified further gaps in knowledge, skills? How has your practice changed? Use anonymised examples to explain.

NISCC online does not prescribe word counts, your logs can be short and concise or more lengthy and detailed. If a log is too brief it will be difficult to demonstrate reflective social work practice or the implementation of learning to practice.

Use the guidance on the NISCC website

The NISCC website, PiP section, contains examples of good reflective logs and tips on reflective writing. Learning and Development teams within employing organisations may also provide support and guidance.

The key is to use your reflective skills and demonstrate how your practice has improved for service users and carers.

Make it a habit Use reflective discourse in your daily practice, what do you think of that? What do you make of that?

Credits accumulated are verified by the Line Manager

You will indicate this by ticking the relevant box on NISCC online when claiming credits

Currency of learning should be ensured

Learning that has occurred from January 2015 onwards can be logged and used to claim your requirement

PiP CREDIT ACCUMULATION

Have you accumulated and recorded 100 PiP Credits? If so you may be exempt from PRTL Audit

In order to log PiP credits you need to have an online NISCC account

You are encouraged to reflect on the difference that your learning has had on your practice, illustrated with anonymised examples from practice. In doing so you should ensure that you maintain confidentiality and seek consent from the service users that you work with. If using direct evidence, a statement must be included in the submission indicating that informed consent has been obtained and that confidentiality was explained to the service user. The full guidance on this policy should be read; please click here to access.

STEP ONE - log onto www.niscconline.hscni.net

STEP THREE – Add PiP Credit

STEP TWO – Click on Professional in Practice (PiP)