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Reflective Project
Reflective Project
Reflective Project Free

The reflective project is one of the four elements that make up the core programme unique to the CP. Focusing on the process as much as the product, it is an independent piece of work that focuses on...

14 December 2023
Personal and Professional Skills
Personal and Professional Skills
Personal and Professional Skills Free

Personal and Professional Skills is a compulsory component of the CP core: a 90 hour course of personal and professional transferable skills for students to develop over the two years of the CP course....

10 September 2023
Assessing the reflective project
Reflective Project
Assessing the reflective project Free

This page introduces how to assess the reflective project in its current specification. It also builds on additional resources that are pertinent to understanding Option 1 and the different modes available...

01 February 2024
1.1 Self-awareness and Empathy
Personal and Professional Skills
1.1 Self-awareness and Empathy Free

Differentiating empathy from sympathy is difficult. Through the work of neuro-psychologists and academics, we explore its definition and real-world application. Students can explore their own reactions...

26 July 2024
Structuring the project
Reflective Project
Structuring the project Free

It is always a little dangerous suggesting a structure to students to write their reflective project with; hard and fast rules on how they develop points can leave little room for letting their own thoughts...

23 May 2023
1.2 Self-management strategies
Personal and Professional Skills
1.2 Self-management strategies Free

Let's talk growth mindset. How do we build confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and resilience in a variety of personal and professional situations and contexts? Whilst we are exploring these...

26 July 2024
Personal Development
Personal and Professional Skills
Personal Development Free

The personal development of the student is clearly paramount in the CP. This page introduces the theme for students to find their motivation, vision and 'buy-in' they need for their CP course and life...

31 July 2023
PPS inspiration
Personal and Professional Skills
PPS inspiration Free

PPS is an exciting course that is always evolving if you let it. Many CP educators talk about 'embracing the messiness' which can feel somewhat daunting. This page puts a spotlight on key resources on...

14 September 2023
The Process
Reflective Project
The Process Free

It can be very easy to read the criteria of the Reflective Project and see their main function primarly to mark the end product. However, they indicate the actual process students will be going on as...

02 January 2024
Starting the project
Reflective Project
Starting the project Free

We know that students need to take ownership of their reflective projects but this is easier said than done. To kickstart the project, students need not only to build an understanding of what is being...

25 March 2024