Personal Development Plans - Reflective techniques

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These documents reflect what's needed to help Knowledge and Understaning in Unit 304 of NVQ CCLD L3 and SHC 32 of the level three CYPW diploma. They're also suitable for anyone looking to map current, past and future plans for their own professional development.

Personal development plan using smart goals or targets:

SMART

• Specific – target a specific area for improvement. They must be easy to understand and say exactly what you want to happen.
• Measurable – success can be measured by checking back carefully against the instruction that have been given.
• Achievable - the targets can be reached with reasonable effort in the time you are allowed.
• Relevant – the targets must be appropriate, building on previous strengths and skills..
• Time-related – the targets have clearly set deadlines and are reviewed frequently.

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SAMPLE documents

1. Recording development with a personal plan

2. Kind member contribution - about SMART personal development planning

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Separate to this are the development plans that might be in place for children.
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Developing a personal plan for professionalism involves reflection, the following links will help explore this aspect ..

REFLECTION

Member contribution: Techniques for reflective practicce


Why reflect on practice - discussion thread

Refletive account sample - adapt the example to examine a day at work. Doing this can help identify areas where confidence, knowledge and understanding may benefit from sourcing support from colleagues in the workplace, externally and in planning ahead for training.