Task A
What is reflective practise?
Reflective practise is the ability to reflect on an action/task previously done and potentially learning from it.
Why is reflective practise important?
Reflective practise is an important tool for learning how something can be done and uses personal experience to develop and improve.
How reflective practice contributes to improving the quality of service provision
You can use reflective practise to improve the quality of the service you provide by thinking about a task you previously done and asking yourself:
• What could have been done better
• How will I do that task next time
How standards can be used to help a social care worker reflect on their practice
Standards are guidelines line to follow when performing any tasks/actions, these standards are there to ensure the task/action is completed to the required standard. If you are not meeting the required standards then you know when reflecting on the task things have to be improved to meet the requirements.
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Notes
a) It’s important to receive feedback on your performance as a social care work so people can tell you what u do well and what things you could improve on.
b) People can react differently to constructive feedback depending on the way it is said and the individual. A person may react in a negative way and take offense because they believe they are doing their best. A person may react positively and thank the individual for telling them what can be improved and so they know what they can do in the future.
c) It’s important to take in feedback from people because they may notice things you don’t and this can help you improve your service and widen your