When social work degree apprenticeships were just a twinkle in the eye of someone with vision, there was talk of them being 'dumbed down' degrees. This blog, written by a first year social work apprentice, is a lovely example of the levels of knowledge, skills and behaviours that the apprentices (who are mature students) possess. It vividly portrays high levels of reflexivity and passion for practice. When Covid-19 changed the landscape of health and social care overnight, th