play in outdoor spaces
This e-learning module was developed from the Housing and Play Change Project Handbook and focusses on children's use of outdoor space.
Using video, graphics and interactive exercises, the module covers research messages on the benefits and characteristics of 16 different play types, children's use of outdoor space and its impact on communities and the provision of inclusive play opportunities for children with disabilities.
Ideal for anyone who works with children and young people who wants to explore the benefits of play on child development and how to encourage it.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
neglect
In this e-learning module you play the role of a social worker working with a young boy named Billy and his family.
You will speak to a number of people in Billy's life to attempt to uncover information into the complex nature of the family.
While conducting your interviews you will reveal some of the latest research messages on neglect in the form of video interviews with Professor Brigid Daniel, Marion Brandon and Polly Baynes. (Text transcripts are available.)
This module represents an exciting new approach to our e-learning that uses technology and multimedia to embed research messages into practice.
Estimated time required - 45 - 60 minutes start
finding research
This exercise is designed to help you gain confidence in searching for reliable and relevant research which can be used to inform your practice.
You will explore the types of questions research can usefully answer, a range of sources of specialist research and how to search for research using the Internet.
Ideal for those new to using research to inform practice and for those who wish to consolidate their skills.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
evaluating research
This exercise is designed to help you gain confidence in evaluating research to ensure that it is reliable and relevant to your practice.
You will explore the reasons for evaluating research and complete interactive exercises that cover the steps of evaluating a piece of research.
Ideal for those new to using research to inform practice and for those who wish to consolidate their skills.
Estimated time required - 45 - 60 minutes start
children experiencing domestic violence
This exercise uses elements of the research in practice research review Children Experiencing Domestic Violence by Nicky Stanley.
It includes key messages from research into the impact of domestic abuse on the health and development of young people as well detailed information on evaluated practice examples.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
As part of our contract with the Wales College we have created an alternative version of this exercise with more Wales-specific practice examples.
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safeguarding in the 21st century
Based on the research review of the same name by Jane Barlow and
Jane Scott, this exercise presents research messages into the key areas of safeguarding, offering the learner the chance to reflect on their own perceptions of what works in assessment and intervention.
Ideal for newly qualified social workers or more experienced reflective professionals.
Estimated time required - 45 - 60 minutes start
kinship care - outcomes for children
This e-learning exercise explores and compares progress and outcomes for children placed with kinship carers, with those in non-relative foster care.
It was developed for the research in practice Wales College.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
risk assessment case study - public law
This e-learning exercise is based on material produced by Cafcass. You will explore an in-depth case study, answering questions and completing exercises to complete a risk assessment to inform a case management conference.
integrated practice on the front line
This exercise is based on the Change Project handbook by Liz Garrett and Sal Lodge.
You will enter a virtual work place with several offices. Each office contains information, tools, videos and quizzes on different aspects of integrated working.
Estimated time required - 45 - 60 minutes start
Quality Matters
The Quality Matters programme of research was commissioned by the Government to examine the impact of the Quality Protects initiative on the quality of services for children in need.
These three modules cover key findings from the research programme, practice examples, recommendations and reflective questions for children's services staff.
Estimated time required - 20 - 30 minutes each
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safeguarding and support start
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under the influence?
This exercise is based on the Change Project Under The Influence: Working with young people who misuse alcohol and offend by Jeanette Leech.
The exercise looks at the relationship between alcohol and offending in young people and how alcohol use and offending can vary across age groups. It also includes an interactive exercise on talking to young people about their drinking.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
reunification
This exercise uses research messages to encourage critical thinking on key factors affecting reunification of looked after children with their families.
It uses material developed by our Wales College Development Group.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
conduct disorder
Based on the research in practice publication, Conduct disorder in older children and young people: research messages for practice problems by Carol Joughlin and Dinah Morley. This exercise uses quizzes and case studies to help you to understand the research messages behind Conduct Disorder.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
parental drug misuse
Based on the research in practice publication, Parental drug misuse – a review of impact and intervention studies by Jo Tunnard. This exercise uses quizzes and case studies to help you to understand the research messages behind parental drug misuse.
Estimated time required - 45 - 60 minutes start
domestic abuse and child abuse: research connections for practice
This exercise explores the link between domestic abuse and child abuse and encourages critical reflection on the research base.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
fostering and adoption
This exercise addresses five specific fostering and adoption issues to encourage critical reflection on the research base. Includes optional audio and video sections.
Estimated time required - 30 - 45 minutes start
