Delivery Programme
2018-2019 Overview
The Delivery Programme details our annual calendar of learning resources and events. The programme is informed by consultation with our membership network and this year focuses on five key themes:
- Trauma
- Neglect
- Mental health
- Complex exploitation
- Strengths-based approaches
Our Tailored Support services also form part of the Delivery Programme for Research in Practice Partners.
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*All Tailored Support for 2018-19 MUST be booked and confirmed by 30 November 2018.
Activity by month
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April |
Technology in Children's Services: Research and Policy Update 205 April 2018 |
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13 April |
Deadline for Partners’ Tailored Support requests for delivery between April - June 2018*. |
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TBC |
Film: Strength-based approaches |
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Research and Policy Update: Learning Resource
Tailored Support
Film
May
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May |
Recruitment and retention in children’s social care: Research and Policy Update 206 May 2018 |
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16 May |
London |
Understanding complex safeguarding and responding to different forms of exploitation What have we learnt from the practice, policy and research focus on child sexual exploitation and how can we apply this learning in responding to issues such as criminal exploitation, 'county lines', modern slavery and radicalisation? This workshop shares innovative multi-agency approaches to complex safeguarding. It explores the challenges that current processes present and examines how we can design more effective and cohesive safeguarding responses. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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May |
Transitional safeguarding from adolescence to adulthood While increased focus on transitions is evident in SEND services, mental health provision and care-leavers’ support, safeguarding remains an area where Children’s and Adults’ Services operate separately. Drawing on research and innovative practice, this Strategic Briefing examines integrated and multi-agency approaches to safeguarding young people into adulthood, and considers how we can design an effective, fluid and transitional safeguarding response for adolescents and younger adults. Aimed at: Senior leaders and managers involved in safeguarding children and/or adults, in particular those with responsibility for designing and developing services and leading practice. |
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Strategic Briefing: Publication
June
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June |
Early childhood development: Research and Policy Update 207 June 2018 |
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8 June |
Online |
Trauma-informed responses in relationship-based practice A practical understanding of developmental trauma can enable workers to move beyond reactive responses to people's presenting behaviour. In this webinar, Danny Taggart introduces his Frontline Briefing and explains how recognition of adolescents' past experience can play a critical role in supporting the safety, permanency and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children and families |
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June |
Trauma-informed responses in relationship-based practice Understanding developmental trauma can support us to build practice beyond reactive responses. This briefing introduces theory and research on developmental trauma. It includes practical suggestions on understanding adolescents' past experience and sets out how recognition of these issues can play a critical role in meeting goals for the safety, permanency and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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14 June |
Newcastle |
Understanding complex safeguarding and responding to different forms of exploitation What have we learnt from the practice, policy and research focus on child sexual exploitation and how can we apply this learning in responding to issues such as criminal exploitation, 'county lines', modern slavery and radicalisation? This workshop shares innovative multi-agency approaches to complex safeguarding. It explores the challenges that current processes present and examines how we can design more effective and cohesive safeguarding responses. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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14 - 15 June |
Leamington Spa |
Risks, rights and the role of the state: Leaders’ Forum Children’s and Adults’ Services are concerned not only with addressing risk and harm, but also promoting rights and social justice. Leaders seeking to achieve this balancing act may face policy tensions, both within and between Children’s and Adults’ Services and across multi-disciplinary partnerships. Exploring the evidence regarding risk and rights highlights leadership implications for creating a coherent system and raises questions about the role of the state in people’s lives. Aimed at: Directors, Assistant Directors and strategic managers from Partner organisations across the Research in Practice/Research in Practice for Adults networks. |
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June |
Developing and leading trauma-informed practice systems Building trauma-informed practice systems requires leaders to shape local policy and organisational culture in order to enable workers’ practice approaches. This briefing presents evidence on leading systems development, with particular attention to protecting children, young people and families from re-traumatising experiences and workers from ‘vicarious trauma’ in the course of their work. Aimed at: Leaders of child and family services including Lead Members; Chief Executives; local authority Directors; Safeguarding Board leads. |
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June |
System redesign: a child-centred strategy for mental health Early access to flexible and effective mental health support will help secure better outcomes for children and young people. Effective commissioning of services in this area requires good local data and meaningful involvement of children and young people while building on existing good practice. This Strategic Briefing provides an overview of the key issues in improving mental health provision. Aimed at: Senior leaders, Clinical Commissioning Group members, commissioners, and Assistant Directors. |
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15 June |
Deadline for Partners’ Tailored Support requests for delivery between July - September 2018* |
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Webinar: Learning Event
Leaders' Forum: Network Event
Leaders' Briefing: Publication
Strategic Briefing: Publication
July
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July |
Commissioning Care: Research and Policy Update 208 July 2018 |
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6 July |
Bristol |
Building practice through Appreciative Inquiry Developing strengths-based practice requires us to learn from positive practice and feedback, within a systemic culture that is often more geared to reacting to crisis or 'failure'. This workshop will explore the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, consider how the approach may be applied to direct work and explore models for case discussion and supervision which enable strengths-based reflective practice. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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August | |||
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August |
Topic TBC: Research and Policy Update 209 August 2018 |
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TBC |
Bristol |
Trauma-informed practice Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
Birmingham |
Trauma-informed practice Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
London |
Trauma-informed practice Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
York |
Trauma-informed practice Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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14 August |
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Deadline for Partners’ Tailored Support requests for delivery between October - December 2018* |
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September
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September |
Exploitation and vulnerability: Research and Policy Update 210 September 2018 |
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11 September |
Birmingham |
Coaching skills for managers and leaders This workshop will explore how coaching skills can be used by practice supervisors to support strengths-based practice. It will share evidence from research and practice on the value of coaching approaches in management and supervision, and offer practical skills and tools to use when coaching staff. It will also identify ways in which these skills can be adopted by practitioners in their work with children and families. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, and team managers in child and family and youth services. |
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19 September |
Bristol |
Poverty, inequality, neglect: building strategic thinking Ground-breaking research led by Paul Bywaters is providing clear evidence of systemic inequities - in the scale of funding cuts to Children's Services, in child protection intervention rates and the relationship between poverty, inequality and child neglect. This workshop, led by two of the core research team, will support strategic thinking, practical learning and action planning informed by this research. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family services. |
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20 September |
Manchester |
Poverty, inequality, neglect: building strategic thinking Ground-breaking research led by Paul Bywaters is providing clear evidence of systemic inequities - in the scale of funding cuts to Children's Services, in child protection intervention rates and the relationship between poverty, inequality and child neglect. This workshop, led by two of the core research team, will support strategic thinking, practical learning and action planning informed by this research. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family services. |
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26 September |
London |
Building practice through Appreciative Inquiry Developing strengths-based practice requires us to learn from positive practice and feedback, within a systemic culture that is often more geared to reacting to crisis or 'failure'. This workshop will explore the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, consider how the approach may be applied to direct work and explore models for case discussion and supervision which enable strengths-based reflective practice. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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October
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October |
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Research and Policy Update 211 October 2018 |
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3 October |
London |
Coaching skills for managers and leaders This workshop will explore how coaching skills can be used by practice supervisors to support strengths-based practice. It will share evidence from research and practice on the value of coaching approaches in management and supervision, and offer practical skills and tools to use when coaching staff. It will also identify ways in which these skills can be adopted by practitioners in their work with children and families. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, and team managers in child and family and youth services. |
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25 October |
Online |
What have we learnt from the practice, policy and research focus on child sexual exploitation and how can we apply this learning in responding to issues such as criminal exploitation, 'county lines', modern slavery and radicalisation? This webinar presents key messages on innovative multi-agency approaches to complex safeguarding. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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November
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November |
Youth Justice and secure settings: Research and Policy Update 212 November 2018 |
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November |
TBC |
Link Officers' Annual Meeting |
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6 November |
London |
Poverty, inequality, neglect: building strategic thinking Ground-breaking research led by Paul Bywaters is providing clear evidence of systemic inequities - in the scale of funding cuts to Children's Services, in child protection intervention rates and the relationship between poverty, inequality and child neglect. This workshop, led by two of the core research team, will support strategic thinking, practical learning and action planning informed by this research. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family services. |
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7 November |
York |
Poverty, inequality, neglect: building strategic thinking Ground-breaking research led by Paul Bywaters is providing clear evidence of systemic inequities - in the scale of funding cuts to Children's Services, in child protection intervention rates and the relationship between poverty, inequality and child neglect. This workshop, led by two of the core research team, will support strategic thinking, practical learning and action planning informed by this research. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family services. |
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November |
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Working with neglect and deprivation Informed by a commitment to ethical child and family practice, this Frontline Briefing builds knowledge and skills for direct practice where neglect is a concern. It summarises evidence on impacts of neglect experienced at different developmental stages in a child or young person's life, and the relationship between socio-economic deprivation and neglect in the context of austerity. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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November |
Supporting children and young people’s emotional health Developing emotional health and wellbeing can provide a preventative bedrock to support children and young people's mental health. This tool offers practical, research-based strategies for practitioners working in universal and targeted services as well as those working with children involved with statutory services. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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November |
Implementing strengths-based approaches in practice systems and across organisations This Strategic Briefing sets out evidence to support the development of organisational leadership of strengths-based practice. The briefing explores how approaches to management and supervision, local processes andorganisational contexts affect practitioners' ability to work with families’ strengths, and how to promote a strengths-based culture for practice. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family and youth services. |
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30 November |
Deadline for Partners’ Tailored Support requests for delivery between January - March 2019* |
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Practice Tool: Publication
December
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December |
Most read RiP summaries: Research and Policy Update 213 December 2018 |
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5 December |
Online |
Working with neglect and deprivation Informed by a commitment to ethical child and family practice, this webinar introduces the Frontline Briefing on working with neglect and deprivation. Polly Baynes highlights key messages from the briefing and explores practical strategies for applying this knowledge in direct work with children, young people and families. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
Online |
Young people’s views of mental health support As local areas develop strategies to improve mental health support for children and young people, it is essential that their experiences, views and wishes guide the design and delivery of services. This Podcast explores the experiences of young people from different backgrounds as they make decisions on accessing help and support. Aimed at: Corporate parents, Assistant Directors, commissioners, and future virtual mental health leads. |
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TBC |
TBC |
Working with children and young people to support positive mental health and wellbeing: making every visit count This workshop aims to help those working with children and young people in developing the skills required to identify mental health needs and provide support through direct work. Early recognition and support can prevent mental health difficulties escalating and can improve children’s outcomes. The workshop will also explore strategies for making ‘every contact count’ for mental wellbeing. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
TBC |
Working with children and young people to support positive mental health and wellbeing: making every visit count This workshop aims to help those working with children and young people in developing the skills required to identify mental health needs and provide support through direct work. Early recognition and support can prevent mental health difficulties escalating and can improve children’s outcomes. The workshop will also explore strategies for making ‘every contact count’ for mental wellbeing. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
Peterborough |
Understanding complex safeguarding and responding to different forms of exploitation What have we learnt from the practice, policy and research focus on child sexual exploitation and how can we apply this learning in responding to issues such as criminal exploitation, 'county lines', modern slavery and radicalisation? This workshop shares innovative multi-agency approaches to complex safeguarding. It explores the challenges that current processes present and examines how we can design more effective and cohesive safeguarding responses. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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TBC |
Preston |
Understanding complex safeguarding and responding to different forms of exploitation What have we learnt from the practice, policy and research focus on child sexual exploitation and how can we apply this learning in responding to issues such as criminal exploitation, 'county lines', modern slavery and radicalisation? This workshop shares innovative multi-agency approaches to complex safeguarding. It explores the challenges that current processes present and examines how we can design more effective and cohesive safeguarding responses. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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Podcast
January
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January |
Topic TBC: Research and Policy Update 214 January 2019 |
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January |
Online |
Complex safeguarding: understanding and responding to different forms of exploitation of children and adolescents In this Podcast, Alice and Damian draw upon their experience delivering the Research Messages Workshop on this topic to discuss what complex safeguarding is and what practitioners need to know about working in this multi-agency environment. |
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January |
Online |
Transitions – supporting young people in transition to reach positive outcomes in adulthood |
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16 January |
Manchester |
Building practice through Appreciative Inquiry Developing strengths-based practice requires us to learn from positive practice and feedback, within a systemic culture that is often more geared to reacting to crisis or 'failure'. This workshop will explore the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, consider how the approach may be applied to direct work and explore models for case discussion and supervision which enable strengths-based reflective practice. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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24 January |
Manchester |
Coaching skills for managers and leaders This workshop will explore how coaching skills can be used by practice supervisors to support strengths-based practice. It will share evidence from research and practice on the value of coaching approaches in management and supervision, and offer practical skills and tools to use when coaching staff. It will also identify ways in which these skills can be adopted by practitioners in their work with children and families. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family and youth services. |
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30 January |
York |
Coaching skills for managers and leaders This workshop will explore how coaching skills can be used by practice supervisors to support strengths-based practice. It will share evidence from research and practice on the value of coaching approaches in management and supervision, and offer practical skills and tools to use when coaching staff. It will also identify ways in which these skills can be adopted by practitioners in their work with children and families. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in child and family and youth services. |
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February
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February |
Topic TBC: Research and Policy Update 215 February 2019 |
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5 February |
Birmingham |
Building practice through Appreciative Inquiry Developing strengths-based practice requires us to learn from positive practice and feedback, within a systemic culture that is often more geared to reacting to crisis or 'failure'. This workshop will explore the principles of Appreciative Inquiry, consider how the approach may be applied to direct work and explore models for case discussion and supervision which enable strengths-based reflective practice. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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February |
Care and support later in life: a transition Transitions can occur at all stages of life. The transition from being independent, needing no care and support, or from having no professionals in your life to having professional involvement, can feel very difficult. Aimed at: Practitioners. |
 Frontline Briefing: Publication |
March
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March |
Topic TBC: Research and Policy Update 216 March 2019 |
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March |
Complex and contextual safeguarding in response to exploitation of children and adolescents There are arguably commonalities between the different forms of exploitation that young people can face. Whilst a targeted focus on issues such as child sexual exploitation (CSE) or gangs has been important in raising awareness and targeting support, exploring the interplay between these harms might allow local services to better respond to the complexities of these issues. Exploring current research around what has been termed ‘complex safeguarding’, this Strategic Briefing considers how we can design more effective, cohesive multi-agency approaches to various forms of exploitation. Aimed at: Strategic and practice leads, service managers, heads of service, team managers in children's and youth services and specialist services focused on exploitation. |
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TBC |
TBC |
Working with children and young people to support positive mental health and wellbeing: making every visit count This workshop aims to help those working with children and young people in developing the skills required to identify mental health needs and provide support through direct work. Early recognition and support can prevent mental health difficulties escalating and can improve children’s outcomes. The workshop will also explore strategies for making ‘every contact count’ for mental wellbeing. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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TBC |
TBC |
Working with children and young people to support positive mental health and wellbeing: making every visit count This workshop aims to help those working with children and young people in developing the skills required to identify mental health needs and provide support through direct work. Early recognition and support can prevent mental health difficulties escalating and can improve children’s outcomes. The workshop will also explore strategies for making ‘every contact count’ for mental wellbeing. Aimed at: Social workers, family support workers and team managers in direct practice with children, young people and families. |
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Further series of workshops and network events to be determined, pending emerging sector priorities.
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