Are students allowed additional study time?
The pre – registration programme has allocated study days and directed learning days for students throughout the programme to prepare students for assessment, reflection and exams. These dates are noted on the allocation sheets sent to the practice placement area. In practice it is expected that students fulfil a 37.5-hour week and have access to resources and materials to aid their learning in practice. It is acceptable that study time be allocated to the student who is preparing a practice portfolio or reading about practice related topics, however it is usual for this work to be undertaken at quieter times in or nearby the practice area, so that the student experience is not compromised. At particular stages during the programme directed study time and reflection is allocated to students during their practice and this is stated on the allocation sheets.
