1 SSWIM volunteer visit to Malawi, Oct - Nov 2015Nigel Hall Former Senior Lecturer, Kingston University and, School of Social Work, Zimbabwe, IFSW Rep. Norma Hall MSW, former PMHW/CAMHS, Systemic Family Therapist UK/Zimbabwe, ZCWC/ZACRO women’s projects, Zimbabwe.

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4 Chanco in bloom

5 Chancellors College, Zomba

6 Social Work Head of Department Freda Katsandire, Deputy Dean Phillip Kapulula, Nigel Hall at Chanco

7 Purpose of this visit Brief is to focus on assisting with the development of placements on the degree course Help identify suitable placements Assist staff draw up necessary placement documentation, including placement agreement, assessment tools and report templates Explore viability of different placement models, supervision and required training Further the development of the National Association of Social Workers Future co-operation with SSWIM through volunteer and/or exchange visits

8 Involved in student supervision…Practice Educator Agency Supervisor Student University Tutor

9 Magomero College, near Zomba

10 Felix Kakowa (left) with current BSW cohort at Magomero

11 Felix and Norma at Magomero

12 Nigel with Noel Muridzo (on right), IFSW Board member and others

13 Outcomes Presentation/group exercise with staff on purpose of placements and possible models of placement supervision Draft placement list produced Decision on form of placement supervision and training needs (practice educators) Presentation to students and group work exercise (Global Agenda and Definition of Social Work)

14 Outcomes cont… Comprehensive Placement document folder produced after discussion and agreement Future needs and cooperation identified including possible volunteer and staff exchange visit Substantial progress with development of National Association, task force and links for ongoing support with IFSW Africa rep in Zimbabwe, UNICEF, etc.

15 Passion centre (Orphanage)

16 The Children

17 Mother Teresa’s Children’s Centre, Blantyre

18 Our accommodation

19 Zomba town

20 Future actions Fund raising to support further SSWIM activitiesFinalising plans for the Practice Educator training Exploring further social work teaching input and volunteer role in rolling out practice placements/ assisting practice educators and agency staff. Possible staff/student links with other Universities Further exploration of the practice training offered by the Catholic and DMI Universities in Malawi and establishing greater consistency