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Re-examining child neglect in the changing policy landscape

This Insight explores the evidence on child neglect in the context of the refreshed Scottish definition of neglect published in the National Guidance for Child Protection (Scottish Government, 2021)…
Published 13 Nov 2023 in Insights

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Iriss review of the year 2020/21

We're pleased to announce our annual review of the year for 2020/21. The review summarises our work over a uniquely challenging period, and showcases the difference that we've made to social…
Published 1 Jun 2021 in Annual reviews

A shared experience

Outcomes for people through the COVID-19 pandemic

A collection of stories that help make sense of what the COVID-19 crisis has meant for outcomes for people. It includes learning to inform practice, policy and recovery.
Published 25 May 2021 in Online learning materials

Self-directed support: ten years on

Insight 61

A summary of the evidence from policy and scrutiny activity, and recommendations for the future direction of SDS policy and practice.
Published 6 May 2021 in Insights

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 12 Apr 2021 in Insights

Writing analysis in social care

A course

A course that improves the writing of analysis in social work and social care records.
Published 30 Mar 2021 in Online learning materials

Chief Social Work Officers Annual Report Summary 2019-2020

This report provides a summary of the main areas covered in the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports.
Published 23 Mar 2021 in Reports

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 9 Mar 2021 in Insights

Housing, wellbeing and COVID-19

Iriss Outline

Examines how housing quality has affected people's wellbeing during the pandemic.
Published 1 Feb 2021 in Outlines

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 12 Jan 2021 in Student research

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 11 Jan 2021 in Insights

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