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Iriss on… Recording practice in social work

A short paper on recording practice in social work, with insight from Sharon Laing, Service Manager Corporate Parenting, East Ayrshire Council.
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Iriss on...Safe and Together approach

A short paper on the Safe and Together approach to tackling domestic abuse with insight from Andrea Davidson, Team Leader in a Children’s Social Work Practice Team.
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Stories of everyday leadership

Four stories that beautifully illustrate what everyday leadership looks like from the frontline - and the difference it can make to the lives of people that are supported.
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Participation: its impact on services and the people who use them

Examines the impact that participatory approaches have on health, wellbeing and efficiency outcomes; highlighting implications for practice.
Co-producing Cultural Competency

Co-producing Cultural Competency

Project inspired by the Iriss evidence summary that explores social work’s role in upholding the human rights of Scottish Gypsy Travellers.

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Iriss on...Safe and Together approach

A short paper on the Safe and Together approach to tackling domestic abuse with insight from Andrea Davidson, Team Leader in a Children’s Social Work Practice Team.
Published in Iriss on… on 16 Oct 2019

Iriss on...Duty of candour

A short paper on duty of candour in social services, with insight from Jackie Weston, Director of Care at Care Concern Group.
Published in Iriss on… on 16 Sep 2019

Stories of everyday leadership

Four stories from the emerging workforce
Four stories that beautifully illustrate what everyday leadership looks like from the frontline - and the difference it can make to the lives of people that are supported.
Published in Case studies on 9 Sep 2019

Iriss on… Recording practice in social work

A short paper on recording practice in social work, with insight from Sharon Laing, Service Manager Corporate Parenting, East Ayrshire Council.
Published in Iriss on… on 9 Aug 2019

Social pedagogy and its relevance for Scottish social welfare

Insight 49
Social pedagogy chimes with Kilbrandon’s conception of social education, but also offers a suggestive framework within which to locate current policies.
Published in Insights on 5 Jun 2019

Bridging the Standards with practice

Exploring Scotland’s Health and Social Care Standards
A summary of the work of Iriss and partners in the implementation of the health and social care standards.
Published in Reports on 22 May 2019

Managing high-risk sex offenders: messages for practice

Insight 48
Outlines research to support practitioners working with high-risk offenders. It draws on relevant literature to inform understanding of: persons who commit sexually abusive behaviours; approaches to…
Published in Insights on 7 May 2019

Healing environments for children who have experienced trauma

ESSS Outline
This evidence summary reports on the elements thought to contribute to a healing environment for children who have experienced trauma.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 6 May 2019

Schools, safeguarding and early intervention

ESSS Outline
This evidence summary looks at how schools can support early intervention to prevent children and young people from entering care.
Published in ESSS Outlines on 29 Apr 2019

Recording practice and accessing records

Scoping review
A summary of findings from an initial scoping review addressing how practice is recorded within social work in Scotland.
Published in Reports on 25 Apr 2019

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