research in practice

Creating sustainable work placement opportunities for young people in Blaenau Gwent.

A study of 300 cases at referral to provide an analysis of 'front door' duty systems for children and families in Swansea Social Services.

 Creation of new pre-review consultation booklets for looked after children (62.05 kB) - In 2009 Conwy County council decided to re-design and update their pre-review consultation booklets for looked after children and young people. After a period of extensive consultation with key ‘stakeholders’ – children and young people, foster carers, parents and social workers – the new booklets were launched in January 2011. Read more and look at some of the designs for the booklets.       

Live Case Analysis and Learning Tool

Rhondda Cynon Taf's Local Safeguarding Children's Board have devised a live case analysis tool to improve practice across services for children in the authority. The tool is designed to promote professional learning at an individual and organisational level. Read on.