Participation in and a critical review of educational audit

In this reflection I discuss my first engagement with the educational audit process. Audit of the environment is a crucial element in the education of student midwives; educational audit is complex as placement areas are dynamic, fast-changing environments. It is important for all involved parties to recognise that the quality of the learning experience is far more reliant on the 'virtual environment' provided by quality mentors rather than on the more concrete practice setting.