Research in Practice

The extent to which adopted children and young people stay in touch with birth relatives and important people has lifelong implications for everyone involved. Explore a new open access resource hub that brings together a range of materials and resources that can be used in the training and supervision of social workers and contact supervisors as well as in training adopters. https://lnkd.in/en6kb-ku https://lnkd.in/edVipjAs

Our programme of evidence-informed resources share the latest research and information. Explore the most popular Research in Practice campaigns of 2024 on topics such as culture, identity, communication needs, neurodiversity, domestic abuse and continuing professional development. https://ow.ly/3lWa50UtZYW

Thanks to Research in Practice for sharing a new blog from VKPP - Vulnerability Knowledge & Practice Programme's Nicky Porter. It details perspectives from police professionals about how policing interacts with local safeguarding arrangements and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (LCSPRs) https://lnkd.in/edZpjAaD

We’re looking back over the most popular Research in Practice campaigns of 2024. View resources that explore culture, identity, communication needs, neurodiversity, domestic abuse and continuing professional development. https://ow.ly/AMzY50UtZJe

How can we ensure we meet the needs of ‘vulnerable’ children, young people and learners? Join a focus group on 5 February talking about practical and inclusive ways to identify and measure the impact of supporting ‘vulnerable’ children, young people and learners.  We want to hear from professionals who work in health, police, or organisations that provide guidance, advice, advocacy, or other forms of support to children and young people. https://ow.ly/f3f850UrQIx

Explore our latest Research in Practice Link and Learn newsletter. This month's edition looks back over the most popular open access Research in Practice campaigns of 2024.

22 publications, 12 podcasts, 18 video learning resources, 91 event deliveries and 46 blogs - alongside a whole host of evidence-informed projects and collaborations. 2024 has been a very busy one for Research in Practice - we're looking back at some of our most popular campaigns of the year. Take a look at what we've been up to: https://lnkd.in/eTYV8ZJW

How can Ofsted conceptualise ‘vulnerability’ in its work within the education and social care sectors? We want to hear from professionals at all levels, across the education and social care sectors. Join a series of online focus groups to share your views. https://ow.ly/Xxsl50UrQsF

Statutory guidance on agency social workers came into effect on 31 October. Use resources and tools that support employers to meet the Standards for Employers of Social Workers and to apply the Agency Rules https://ow.ly/5qaK50UpXsI Research in Practice will be running sessions on implementing the Agency Rules and share promising practice in early 2025. Contact nwag@researchinpractice.org.uk for more information.

Enhance your professional development with Learning Pathways: https://ow.ly/XXfI50Uqsbk Research in Practice is pleased to launch a dedicated modular resource that can support your learning journey. By following a Learning Pathway, you can deepen your understanding of a key topic, use tools and approaches, and build skills that can support your work with children and young people, families, adults, carers and communities. The first pathway on critical reflection and analysis is available to Research in Practice members.