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Practice Learning Resources, Policies and Guidance

This page provides a central hub of all the resources, policies, guidance and documentation that support safe, effective, and inclusive practice–based learning for students and placement providers. Whether you’re preparing a placement, supervising learners, supporting neurodivergent students, or simply looking for policy guidance — you’ll find what you need here.

UEA Practice Learning Handbook

The Practice Learning Handbook is your comprehensive guide to the practice‑placement journey with UEA. It outlines expectations, roles, processes and support for learners, placement providers and supervisors. It covers everything from placement preparation to completion, including health & safety, learning contracts, feedback, and placement requirements.

We recommend all placement providers, supervisors, assessors and link lecturers read the Handbook prior to supervising learners.

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Preparing for Placements

Before any placement begins, certain steps and documentation must be completed to ensure safety, clarity, and compliance:

  • Confirmation of placement allocation and learner details

  • Risk assessments and confirmation of suitability of placement environment

  • Placement agreement or learning contract (where applicable)

  • Induction and orientation planning for incoming learners

Preparing thoroughly helps ensure that both learner and placement provider have a clear understanding of expectations, responsibilities and support mechanisms from day one.

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