Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed to help trainee probation officers with the Diploma in Probation Studies, especially with the NVQ elements and making the link to the degree programme in probation. Written by Philip Whitehead and Jamie Thompson, each with over 25 years′ experience of the probation service, the book will also be valuable to those assessing and managing trainees.
Opening with an historical overview of training in probation, the book moves on to examine aspects of the NVQ, report writing, information for Practice Development Assessors, how to put training into practice once qualified, and beyond the codification of knowledge to vocational excellence as a probation officer.
Teaching and learning features include:
- chapter menus and summaries
- further reading
- glossary
- appendices
