Tools

Tools that support engagement when thinking about issues and working with other people.

Student placements in third sector organisations

Developed in collaboration with both third sector organisations, and social work students. This resource is designed to optimise the experience of student placements for both the organisations hosting them and the students experiencing them. 

We would like to thank the generous and continued support of all the people and organisations that contributed to this resource.

Leading chronology improvement

Reflection and self-assessment tool

This tool is designed to help leaders to improve chronology practice. ‘Leader’ in this context means someone, regardless of positional authority, who wants to improve chronology practice…

Working with African Diaspora families

A supportive toolkit for the social care workforce

This toolkit is for anyone who is part of the social care workforce who wants to deliver best practice to African Diaspora children and families…

Navigating evidence

A tool to support evidence use in practice

A tool that aims to equip newly qualified social workers with the skills and confidence to use evidence in practice.

The Tea-Brief

What would happen if we took five minutes, just for us?

A tea-brief is a debrief with a difference. It's an opportunity to take time for reflection, and build stronger relationships in a staff team. You can take a tea-brief after an incident, or can choose to ringfence time for a tea-brief when you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Tea-briefs are also about reflection and sharing positive feedback.

Continuing Care & CO

conversation openers

A tool to support practitioners, individually and in groups, reflect on their views and values when continuing to care for young people who are leaving care.

Community of Enquiry

A guide

An approach that offers space for a group of people to collaboratively explore ideas and ask rich and meaningful questions of each other.