By Guy Skinner, Paul Bywaters, Andy Bilson, Robbie Duschinsky, Keith Clement and Dustin Hutchinson The term ‘toxic trio’ was coined to describe the risk of child abuse and neglect stemming from a child’s exposure to i) domestic violence, ii) parental mental health issues and/or learning disability, and iii) parental alcohol and/or drug misuse. The concept emerged from … Continue reading The ‘alarmingly weak’ evidence base for the ‘toxic trio’
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Standing on the shoulders of everyone: developing an evidence-informed Care Review | Susannah Bowyer
Author Susannah Bowyer | Research in Practice In 2021 we have unprecedented opportunities for involving children in care, care-experienced adults and their families through online platforms, social media and family and care-experienced groups and organisations. It will be important to reach out widely and swiftly, perhaps in a series of targeted, online citizen’s assemblies and thereby draw on a range … Continue reading Standing on the shoulders of everyone: developing an evidence-informed Care Review | Susannah Bowyer
PSDP—Resources and Tools: Critical conversations in social work supervision | Research in Practice
This learning tool is taken from the work of Peggy O’Neill and Maria del Mar Fariñain their paper, ‘Constructing Critical Conversations in Social Work Supervision: Creating Change’ (2019). Whilst designed to help practice supervisors think about how they can engage in a critical conversation (CC), it should prove useful for anyone in a supervisory role, … Continue reading PSDP—Resources and Tools: Critical conversations in social work supervision | Research in Practice
Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReview
On 15 January 2021, the Education Secretary announced the launch of an independent review of children’s social care. The review, led by Josh MacAlister, will identify how the system can be changed and reformed to improve lives. https://twitter.com/joshmacalister/status/1350085819437092866?s=21 The Our Care, Our Say group are amongst the first to pull together care experienced people’s views … Continue reading Independent review of children’s social care – how to get involved #CareReview
Today sees the publication of the report from the Our Care Our Say group: “Is this the time people are going to listen?”
One week on from the announcements of the Care Review in England, the ‘Our Care, Our Say’ report sets out what care experienced people think should be done. This report ensures that the advice from care experienced people is spelled-out loud and clear. During October and November 2020, a detailed survey of 163 people was carried out … Continue reading Today sees the publication of the report from the Our Care Our Say group: “Is this the time people are going to listen?”
Independent review of children’s social care | GOV.UK
Source: GOV.UK About the review The government’s manifesto committed to review the children’s social care system to make sure children and young people get the support they need. Lead reviewer The review is independently led by Josh MacAlister, a former schoolteacher who founded the social work charity Frontline. The review will be supported by an … Continue reading Independent review of children’s social care | GOV.UK
‘Let’s talk about racism’ | Research in Practice
‘Let’s talk about racism’ 3 superb short films with @Rashidabaig2 @NimalJude and Brian Amos from Croydon talking about the impact of racism and how childrens social care needs to tackle this- for staff and families. Scroll down the web page to find them: Trauma attuned system - Practice Supervisor Development Programme Repository
Addressing barriers to the progression of black and minority ethnic social workers to senior leadership roles | Research in Practice
This knowledge briefing is written specifically for managers of practice supervisors. It focuses on how they can proactively support the progression of black and minority ethnic social workers into management positions and senior leadership roles. Read at source: HERE
Positive supervision culture – Practice Supervisor Development Programme Repository | Research in Practice
Supervision is fundamental in children’s social care. It is the bedrock on which excellent practice is built and the foundation for the development of a stable, resilient and engaged workforce. Employees at all levels of the system need to have the opportunity to engage in emotionally literate, reflective and curious supervision which promotes critical thinking, … Continue reading Positive supervision culture – Practice Supervisor Development Programme Repository | Research in Practice
Prof. Ravinder Barn on the Needs for Children and Young People from Vulnerable Groups – Free Webinar
Children and young people who grow up in state care are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in society. On 20 January 2021 at 4 pm, this webinar will bring together three scholars to help explore issues and concerns of key relevance including early intervention, the importance of addressing ‘complex needs’, and suicide … Continue reading Prof. Ravinder Barn on the Needs for Children and Young People from Vulnerable Groups – Free Webinar
