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Buddy a support tool

Buddies: The Glen Isla Project

In 2016/17, Iriss worked with the Glen Isla project, a women’s criminal justice centre based in Arbroath, to enhance relational approaches. This is the story behind the development of Buddy: a support tool.
Getting there: Maddiston and Rumford

Getting There: Maddiston and Rumford

Since the end of 2015, Maddiston Community Council, Iriss and a range of other partners have helped carry out a variety of local activities in Maddiston and Rumford. The aim of this work was to explore with local people how they feel about the…

Outcomes and CO

Outcomes & CO

A tool that provides a framework for open, honest conversations about personal outcomes
Iriss Insight 34

Social workers' communication with children and young people in practice

This insight presents what research tells us about social workers’ communication with children and young people in everyday practice. It also introduces key findings from a UK-wide study of social workers’ communication with children and young…

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Risk

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“When he took his son to his new school, the principal told him, ‘Don’t worry, our number one priority is your child’s safety.’ Furedi responded, ‘I was hoping it was teaching him to read and…

Published in Iriss on… on 26 Jan 2017

From strength to strength

Iriss.fm, Episode 158

In 2012, Iriss undertook a project focused on understanding how an assets based approach could improve mental health and well-being within East Dunbartonshire, focusing specifically on…

Published in Iriss.fm on 15 Dec 2016

Learning Disability Alliance Scotland

Iriss.fm, Episode 157

In this episode, Michael McEwan speaks to Ian Hood, Co-ordinator at the Learning Disability Alliance Scotland.

It's an interesting discussion which gives an overview of what the…

Published in Iriss.fm on 21 Nov 2016

Creative storyboarding

A guide to creative storyboarding and animation
Background

Creative storyboarding is a great way to bring a story to life. The technique dates back to the 1930s when it was widely used by Walt Disney and today it is still an integral part of…

Published in Tools on 16 Nov 2016

Social workers' communication with children and young people in practice

Insight 34
Key points Communication with children and young people is at the heart of child and family social work Communication involves social workers using a range of methods and techniques like touch,…
Published in Insights on 11 Nov 2016

Glasgow Disability Alliance

Iriss.fm, Episode 156

In this episode Michael McEwan speaks to Brian Scott, Development Manager at the Glasgow Disability Alliance about the work that it does.

Published in Iriss.fm on 8 Nov 2016

Using tools to enhance engagement in social services

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Introduction

Tools have the potential to transform how we work. Just like the DIY tools many of us keep in a cupboard at home, tools used in interactions between people have the power to save us…

Published in Iriss on… on 31 Oct 2016

Appreciative inquiry in health and social care

Iriss.fm, Episode 155

A roundtable discussion on the topic of Appreciative inquiry (AI) - a complement to Iriss' evidence summary: Insight 33 - Forming new futures through appreciative inquiry which launched on 17th…

Published in Iriss.fm on 17 Oct 2016

Forming new futures through appreciative inquiry

Insight 33
Key points Appreciative inquiry is an action research approach that offers a powerful contribution to meeting the appetite for real change that is evident across public services in Scotland. More…
Published in Insights on 17 Oct 2016

Relationships Matter - a conversation tool

This tool comprises a series of question cards.

What can this tool be used for?

To support practitioners, individually and in groups, reflect on their views and values when continuing to…

Published in Tools on 13 Oct 2016