Child protection in the 21st century: a role for contextual safeguarding
Insight 60
Considers some of the challenges posed to child protection processes in Scotland.
Published in
on 12 Apr 2021
Writing analysis in social care
A course
A course that improves the writing of analysis in social work and social care records.
Published in
on 30 Mar 2021
Dementia: attachment matters
Insight 59
Explores the relevance of attachment, an emotional link between two people which lasts through space and time, to our understanding of dementia and its impact on people and their family carers.
Published in
on 9 Mar 2021
An exploration of first line managers’ decision making
How managers in child welfare and protection services make decisions
Highlights the nature and context of 'blind' decision making and shows the impact of relationship, trust and communication in managers’ decision making.
Published in
on 12 Jan 2021
Creating a culture of resilience for social workers
Insight 58
Outlines the concept of emotional resilience and considers how the policy and practice of social work may influence the development of organisational cultures.
Published in
on 11 Jan 2021
Obesity and weight management in children and young people with autism
ESSS Outline
Evidence summary that provides an overview of obesity and weight management in children and young people with autism.
Published in
on 11 Dec 2020
Deconstructing self-efficacy
Implications for social work practice with adults and older people
Research that presents a thematic exploration of the reciprocal roles of self-efficacy, risk and service provision, to address some of the gaps in the existing literature for relationship-based practice.
Published in
on 1 Dec 2020
Carers mental and physical health
ESSS Outline
Evidence summary that provides an overview of carers mental and physical health, with additional focus on finances and employment.
Published in
on 29 Oct 2020
Care experienced children and young people’s mental health
ESSS Outline
An overview of recent evidence relating to care experienced children and young people’s mental health.
Published in
on 12 Oct 2020
Effective presentations online
An overview of some advice and guidance for presenting online effectively.
Published in
on 7 Oct 2020
