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Professional curiosity in public protection

Iriss’s Professional Curiosity project has been seeking to develop a deeper understanding of this topic and its implications for the Public Protection workforce in Scotland. This report brings together both the literature review and findings from the discussion sessions that were core to the…
Published 20 Mar 2026 in Reports

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Resilience resources for social work and social care workers

collected by Iriss, Social Work Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

A collection of resilience resources covering topics such as supervision, leadership, self-care, and support and learning.
Published 21 May 2018 in Reports

Values statements of disability organisations

ESSS Outline

Looks at how the diverse needs of disabled people can be addressed in an organisation’s values statement. It also summarises evidence on the values that can support the workforce in delivering…
Published 21 May 2018 in Outlines

Supporting workforce challenges

Process and evaluation

Project rationale Supporting Workforce Challenges is a continuation of Iriss' project The View from Here which aimed to understand the experiences of Scotland's social services workforce. This…
Published 17 May 2018 in Reports

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…
Published 16 May 2018 in Tools

Co-producing cultural competency

Working with the Govanhill Roma Community

Project inspired by the Iriss evidence summary that explores social work’s role in upholding the human rights of Scottish Gypsy Travellers.
Published 16 May 2018 in Reports

Transitional outcomes from social enterprise interventions for young people with additional support needs

ESSS Outline

Explores evidence around the outcomes of involvement in social enterprises for young people with additional support needs.
Published 14 May 2018 in Outlines

East Lothian Champions Board

Showcasing Community Social Work

Scottish Government initiative, bringing care-experienced young people aged 14-25 into the strategic planning of care services.
Published 14 May 2018 in Case studies

Be Active Life Long

Showcasing Community Social Work

Active ageing groups, run by and for older people, help over 700 people a week stay active and connected to their community.
Published 9 May 2018 in Case studies

Frameworks for child participation in social care

ESSS Outline

Summarises evidence relating to participation frameworks for children and young people in social care, including examples of good practice as well as specific contexts, such as in child protection,…
Published 8 May 2018 in Outlines

Person-centred community-led social support and care: equalities and human rights outcomes

Evidence Review

This evidence review was commissioned by Life Changes Trust to explore the evidence around the contribution of community-led approaches to social care and support to human rights and equalities…
Published 7 May 2018 in Reports

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