National Drivers for AHP Practice-based Learning
Three key Scottish and UK-wide national drivers
There are three key Scottish and UK-wide national drivers that prioritise and support growth in capacity and capability of AHP Practice-Based Learning.
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The Scottish Government Allied Health Professions Education and Workforce Policy Review (2023) recommends: |
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“Recognition of the value and importance by leaders and at all career levels to ensure Practice Based Learning is embedded as a core element of everyone's practice. This includes inclusion of Practice Based Learning in individual career conversations, career pathways/framework, national and local AHP job plans and service models and through enhancing AHP education structures within NHS Boards and other sectors.” |
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In 2018 NHS Education for Scotland (NES) consulted with AHP stakeholders to co-produce 4 consensus statements: |
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All AHPs have a responsibility to support practice-based learning – regardless of their grade, occupational role, practice setting or specialism. |
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Practice-based learning can occur in any environment, setting or specialism. |
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A wide range of student supervision models can be used to deliver, and support practice-based learning. |
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Resources to support practice-based learning must be embedded in service plans and our infrastructure to meet the needs of everyone involved. |
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In December 2023 ten AHP Professional Bodies came together to develop and publish the co-badged AHP Principles of Practice-Based Learning. |
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These seven principles give clear and consistent messaging and opportunity to better shape and support the provision of PrBL for the future workforce:
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Practice-based learning opportunities are co-produced |
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Practice-based learning takes place across all areas, pillars and levels of practice |
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Practice-based learning environments must be inclusive and welcoming to all |
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Practice-based learning uses flexible, appropriate and supportive models of supervision and delivery |
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Practice-based learning is designed with a whole team approach |
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All those involved in practice education feel valued, respected and recognised within their roles |
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Practice-based learning is evaluated; capturing data to drive improvement and demonstrate impact |
The AHP Practice Education Development framework responds to these drivers by providing structure for all AHPs to participate in practice education in all environments, at all levels, and in all models of delivery. It supports the whole team to recognise and evidence their contribution to Practice-Based learning, and to develop their practice education knowledge, skills, and behaviours as a core part of their role.
Three key Scottish and UK-wide national drivers