The Wales College 2007-2010

The Wales College contract with research in practice was renewed on 2nd March 2007. The new contract covers the period from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2010. research in practice is working closely with the Wales Social Services Improvement Agency in meeting the services identified in the contract. There are four distinct and related strands to the services that are to be offered to the 22 local authorities as part of this contract. These are:

• Investment in Link Officers
• Engaging front line teams
• Winning senior level support
• Dissemination of accessible research

Further information can be obtained by looking at the Events and Publications pages or click here (PDF, 237KB) for a leaflet on the Wales College that sets out the range of services available to the Welsh authorities. If you browse the left hand menu you will find film, elearning, and a range of materials and resources drawn from the Development Groups that have been offered in Wales since 2004. This includes material related to supporting evidence-informed practice, the reunification of looked-after children with their families, family support, championing evidence-informed practice and important information for Link Officers.

The key administrative contact for the Wales College is Laura Roberts –laura.roberts@WLGA.GOV.UK  
Social Services Improvement Agency,
Welsh Local Government Association,
Local Government House,
Drake Walk, Cardiff
CF10-4LG
Tel / Ffôn: 029 20468685
Fax / Ffacs: 029 20468601
Other queries please address to:
Elizabeth Cooke at Elizabeth@rip.org.uk