our network

The research in practice network is now made up of over 100 participating agencies (see list below) consisting of local authorities, statutory and childcare organisations and national agencies and a partnership with the 22 authorities in Wales known as the Wales College (see details below). research in practice promotes the development of evidence-informed practice and policy in child welfare by offering a distinctive set of services to Partner agencies. For more information about this participative network click on the headings below:

to join research in practice

Your Regional Lead

Every agency in the network has a Regional Lead. This is one of research in practice's policy officers based at either Sheffield or Dartington who is on hand as the first port of call for any queries

find out who the lead research in practice staff member is for your region

Partners

Within each agency there are two key contacts who act as a vital bridge for research in practice:
Link Officers are operational team members who promote and support the use of evidence in service delivery.
2nd Tier Champions are senior managers who are committed to driving up the use of robust research evidence in planning across the whole of children’s services
For contact details of each agency's Link Officer and 2nd Tier Champion please click on the agency name below

National Organisations

find out how research in practice support national organisations

Wales College

The 22 authorities in Wales have now signed up to the Wales College, a partnership with research in practice which was successfully launched on 8 October (2004) at Llandrindod Wells in mid-Wales. Contact Elizabeth Cooke for more details elizabeth@rip.org.uk

International Subscribers

If your agency is not in England or Wales where we offer our main services, you could still benefit from access to our website, publications and some events. Please contact us: ask@rip.org.uk

For more information on joining the network please contact:

ask@rip.org.uk