Research in Practice
@researchip.bsky.social
We support professionals with their learning to enable people to live good lives.
Part of the @ncb.org.uk family.
https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/
Part of the @ncb.org.uk family.
https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/
Join an open access webinar on 20 March that will explore the emerging use of AI in social work practice and education.
Hosted by @socialworkengland.bsky.social as part of #SocialWorkWeek, this session will share key findings from research delivered by @researchip.bsky.social. ow.ly/AUzw50YekpM
Hosted by @socialworkengland.bsky.social as part of #SocialWorkWeek, this session will share key findings from research delivered by @researchip.bsky.social. ow.ly/AUzw50YekpM
Exploring the emerging use of AI in social work education and practice
Exploring the emerging use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social work education and practice: findings from our commissioned research
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February 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Join an open access webinar on 20 March that will explore the emerging use of AI in social work practice and education.
Hosted by @socialworkengland.bsky.social as part of #SocialWorkWeek, this session will share key findings from research delivered by @researchip.bsky.social. ow.ly/AUzw50YekpM
Hosted by @socialworkengland.bsky.social as part of #SocialWorkWeek, this session will share key findings from research delivered by @researchip.bsky.social. ow.ly/AUzw50YekpM
How can we enable leaders and supervisors to put reflection at the heart of practice?
Find out more about our Supervisors Development Programme. The deadline for booking individual places is Monday 16 February https://ow.ly/o8Bp50XWEqa
Find out more about our Supervisors Development Programme. The deadline for booking individual places is Monday 16 February https://ow.ly/o8Bp50XWEqa
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
How can we enable leaders and supervisors to put reflection at the heart of practice?
Find out more about our Supervisors Development Programme. The deadline for booking individual places is Monday 16 February https://ow.ly/o8Bp50XWEqa
Find out more about our Supervisors Development Programme. The deadline for booking individual places is Monday 16 February https://ow.ly/o8Bp50XWEqa
For professionals working in NHS Trusts - join us Friday (13 Feb) for an open access webinar focusing on reflective supervision: https://ow.ly/heua50YbAFw
We will provide practical tips and ideas for developing reflective supervision and share an open access resource hub for supervisors and leaders
We will provide practical tips and ideas for developing reflective supervision and share an open access resource hub for supervisors and leaders
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
For professionals working in NHS Trusts - join us Friday (13 Feb) for an open access webinar focusing on reflective supervision: https://ow.ly/heua50YbAFw
We will provide practical tips and ideas for developing reflective supervision and share an open access resource hub for supervisors and leaders
We will provide practical tips and ideas for developing reflective supervision and share an open access resource hub for supervisors and leaders
A preventative approach in social care is critical to support people to lead the lives they want to live.
Explore different perspectives from the 2025 Research in Practice Leaders’ Forum that examined the role leaders play in enabling preventative way of working. https://ow.ly/gOOs50Y8NGw
Explore different perspectives from the 2025 Research in Practice Leaders’ Forum that examined the role leaders play in enabling preventative way of working. https://ow.ly/gOOs50Y8NGw
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
A preventative approach in social care is critical to support people to lead the lives they want to live.
Explore different perspectives from the 2025 Research in Practice Leaders’ Forum that examined the role leaders play in enabling preventative way of working. https://ow.ly/gOOs50Y8NGw
Explore different perspectives from the 2025 Research in Practice Leaders’ Forum that examined the role leaders play in enabling preventative way of working. https://ow.ly/gOOs50Y8NGw
Practice educators play a crucial role in social work education.
Explore Research in Practice resources to support practice educators and the students they work with. https://ow.ly/xeYw50Y7yUK
Explore Research in Practice resources to support practice educators and the students they work with. https://ow.ly/xeYw50Y7yUK
Supporting evidence-informed practice education | Research in Practice
Practice educators play a crucial role in social work education. Explore Research in Practice resources to support practice educators and the students they work with.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Practice educators play a crucial role in social work education.
Explore Research in Practice resources to support practice educators and the students they work with. https://ow.ly/xeYw50Y7yUK
Explore Research in Practice resources to support practice educators and the students they work with. https://ow.ly/xeYw50Y7yUK
Family and Group Conferences (FGCs) for Adults empower people to create their own plan for support alongside the people that matter to them.
Explore new open access resources that aim to support understanding of the key aspects of FGCs in adult social care. https://ow.ly/RB0k50Y4IKL
Explore new open access resources that aim to support understanding of the key aspects of FGCs in adult social care. https://ow.ly/RB0k50Y4IKL
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Family and Group Conferences (FGCs) for Adults empower people to create their own plan for support alongside the people that matter to them.
Explore new open access resources that aim to support understanding of the key aspects of FGCs in adult social care. https://ow.ly/RB0k50Y4IKL
Explore new open access resources that aim to support understanding of the key aspects of FGCs in adult social care. https://ow.ly/RB0k50Y4IKL
How can information about and from children, young people and families be used ethically and effectively to improve lives?
A new report sets out a framework to transform how local authorities in England use information to improve lives:
https://ow.ly/PLW750Y5ivH
A new report sets out a framework to transform how local authorities in England use information to improve lives:
https://ow.ly/PLW750Y5ivH
January 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
How can information about and from children, young people and families be used ethically and effectively to improve lives?
A new report sets out a framework to transform how local authorities in England use information to improve lives:
https://ow.ly/PLW750Y5ivH
A new report sets out a framework to transform how local authorities in England use information to improve lives:
https://ow.ly/PLW750Y5ivH
Reflective supervision offers a safe space to slow down and think, explore possibilities, and reflect on the emotional impact of practice.
Join an interactive open access webinar on 13 February for professionals working in NHS Trusts. https://ow.ly/ujvZ50Y1KTs
Join an interactive open access webinar on 13 February for professionals working in NHS Trusts. https://ow.ly/ujvZ50Y1KTs
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Reflective supervision offers a safe space to slow down and think, explore possibilities, and reflect on the emotional impact of practice.
Join an interactive open access webinar on 13 February for professionals working in NHS Trusts. https://ow.ly/ujvZ50Y1KTs
Join an interactive open access webinar on 13 February for professionals working in NHS Trusts. https://ow.ly/ujvZ50Y1KTs
What is Family and Group Conferencing (FGC) for Adults?
New open access resources explain what a Family and Group Conference is and how it empowers people to create their own plan for support. https://ow.ly/mvTW50Y1Khl
New open access resources explain what a Family and Group Conference is and how it empowers people to create their own plan for support. https://ow.ly/mvTW50Y1Khl
Developing effective Family and Group Conferences for Adults | Research in Practice
New materials explore how effective Family and Group Conferences (FGCs) for Adults involves peoples networks to improve outcomes.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
What is Family and Group Conferencing (FGC) for Adults?
New open access resources explain what a Family and Group Conference is and how it empowers people to create their own plan for support. https://ow.ly/mvTW50Y1Khl
New open access resources explain what a Family and Group Conference is and how it empowers people to create their own plan for support. https://ow.ly/mvTW50Y1Khl
The use of AI is changing and growing as technology rapidly develops.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for @socialworkengland.bsky.social shares the views, hopes and concerns about the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for @socialworkengland.bsky.social shares the views, hopes and concerns about the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts.
@researchip.bsky.social: AI in social work is growing. A new report highlights efficiency gains, ethical risks and the need for clear guidance and training. Read the report: www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/publicat... @ncb.org.uk
Understanding the emerging use of artificial intelligence in social work education and practice in England: Research report (2025)
This research aimed to understand the types of AI being used, opportunities and risks, workforce preparedness and identify implications for the professional standards for social workers.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The use of AI is changing and growing as technology rapidly develops.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for @socialworkengland.bsky.social shares the views, hopes and concerns about the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for @socialworkengland.bsky.social shares the views, hopes and concerns about the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social work practice and education is increasing every day.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for Social Work England explores the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts. ow.ly/VmZe50Y0FHl
Emerging research from Research in Practice for Social Work England explores the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts. ow.ly/VmZe50Y0FHl
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social work practice and education is increasing every day.
Emerging research from Research in Practice for Social Work England explores the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts. ow.ly/VmZe50Y0FHl
Emerging research from Research in Practice for Social Work England explores the use of AI by social workers, social work employers, educators and AI experts. ow.ly/VmZe50Y0FHl
Practitioners in caring professions need reflective supervision. It's associated with greater wellbeing, job satisfaction, retention, confidence and performance.
Join our webinar for professionals working in NHS Trusts exploring how to develop reflective supervision https://ow.ly/yhuS50XWLBQ
Join our webinar for professionals working in NHS Trusts exploring how to develop reflective supervision https://ow.ly/yhuS50XWLBQ
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Practitioners in caring professions need reflective supervision. It's associated with greater wellbeing, job satisfaction, retention, confidence and performance.
Join our webinar for professionals working in NHS Trusts exploring how to develop reflective supervision https://ow.ly/yhuS50XWLBQ
Join our webinar for professionals working in NHS Trusts exploring how to develop reflective supervision https://ow.ly/yhuS50XWLBQ
Many social workers have deep expertise in child protection. Yet when safeguarding meets the criminal justice system, the picture becomes far less clear.
Shauneen Lambe explores the importance of safeguarding children in the youth justice system in a new blog. https://ow.ly/xYMJ50XZCq1
Shauneen Lambe explores the importance of safeguarding children in the youth justice system in a new blog. https://ow.ly/xYMJ50XZCq1
Safeguarding children and young people in the youth justice system
Many social workers have deep expertise in child protection. Yet when safeguarding meets the criminal justice system, the picture becomes far less clear. Shauneen Lambe explores the importance of safeguarding children and young people in the youth justice system.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Many social workers have deep expertise in child protection. Yet when safeguarding meets the criminal justice system, the picture becomes far less clear.
Shauneen Lambe explores the importance of safeguarding children in the youth justice system in a new blog. https://ow.ly/xYMJ50XZCq1
Shauneen Lambe explores the importance of safeguarding children in the youth justice system in a new blog. https://ow.ly/xYMJ50XZCq1
How can we improve support for disabled young people leaving care?
Join a workshop on 24 February that will address the unique challenges they face in accessing their rights and entitlements as both disabled and care experienced individuals. https://ow.ly/jkJy50XWyHs
Join a workshop on 24 February that will address the unique challenges they face in accessing their rights and entitlements as both disabled and care experienced individuals. https://ow.ly/jkJy50XWyHs
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
How can we improve support for disabled young people leaving care?
Join a workshop on 24 February that will address the unique challenges they face in accessing their rights and entitlements as both disabled and care experienced individuals. https://ow.ly/jkJy50XWyHs
Join a workshop on 24 February that will address the unique challenges they face in accessing their rights and entitlements as both disabled and care experienced individuals. https://ow.ly/jkJy50XWyHs
Book places on our next wave of the Supervisors Development Programme by 16 February. You can attend an information session at 13.00 today to find out more: https://ow.ly/Ln8U50XWy6A
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Book places on our next wave of the Supervisors Development Programme by 16 February. You can attend an information session at 13.00 today to find out more: https://ow.ly/Ln8U50XWy6A
#ABetterStart aims to support families in giving babies and young children the best possible start in life.
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
Learning from annual national reports for the evaluation of A Better Start
This series consisting of three open access national evaluation reports of A Better Start (ABS) draws out key messages for practitioners and parents/carers. Throughout the resources, reflective questions support practitioners’ considerations of how to apply the learning in practice.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#ABetterStart aims to support families in giving babies and young children the best possible start in life.
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
Reflective supervision offers a safe space to explore possibilities and reflect on the emotional impact of practice.
Join an open access webinar on 13 February that will explore how to develop reflective supervision for professionals working in NHS Trusts.
https://ow.ly/sme950XTp2C
Join an open access webinar on 13 February that will explore how to develop reflective supervision for professionals working in NHS Trusts.
https://ow.ly/sme950XTp2C
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Reflective supervision offers a safe space to explore possibilities and reflect on the emotional impact of practice.
Join an open access webinar on 13 February that will explore how to develop reflective supervision for professionals working in NHS Trusts.
https://ow.ly/sme950XTp2C
Join an open access webinar on 13 February that will explore how to develop reflective supervision for professionals working in NHS Trusts.
https://ow.ly/sme950XTp2C
In family proceedings, legal experts are appointed to provide specialist evidence to the court on complex issues to help determine a child's best interests.
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Legal expertise and fact-finding in children's social care
Allan Norman reflects on the role of legal experts in family court proceedings.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In family proceedings, legal experts are appointed to provide specialist evidence to the court on complex issues to help determine a child's best interests.
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
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Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
We are seeking a Senior Practice and Research Development Officer with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to join our team.
Closing date for applications is 14 January. https://ow.ly/xyui50XKRrZ
Closing date for applications is 14 January. https://ow.ly/xyui50XKRrZ
January 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
We are seeking a Senior Practice and Research Development Officer with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to join our team.
Closing date for applications is 14 January. https://ow.ly/xyui50XKRrZ
Closing date for applications is 14 January. https://ow.ly/xyui50XKRrZ
Join us for a webinar on 27 January that will explore how services across the country are working to offer more compassionate, coordinated support to parents who are at risk of repeat public care proceedings with respect to their children. https://ow.ly/TbEk50XRRIz
January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Join us for a webinar on 27 January that will explore how services across the country are working to offer more compassionate, coordinated support to parents who are at risk of repeat public care proceedings with respect to their children. https://ow.ly/TbEk50XRRIz
Our Case Law and Legal Summaries provide a detailed overview and analysis of selected cases, highlighting implications for practice.
Join an upcoming webinar on 10 February that will explore how to use case law to support practice with children, young people and families. https://ow.ly/3n2850XLxK8
Join an upcoming webinar on 10 February that will explore how to use case law to support practice with children, young people and families. https://ow.ly/3n2850XLxK8
December 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Our Case Law and Legal Summaries provide a detailed overview and analysis of selected cases, highlighting implications for practice.
Join an upcoming webinar on 10 February that will explore how to use case law to support practice with children, young people and families. https://ow.ly/3n2850XLxK8
Join an upcoming webinar on 10 February that will explore how to use case law to support practice with children, young people and families. https://ow.ly/3n2850XLxK8
Join us for our adults Partnership Conference on 26 February that explores life course perspectives to adult sexual exploitation.
Taking place online, we will consider how both support needs and opportunities can present throughout a person’s life. https://ow.ly/IUGo50XLxYB
Taking place online, we will consider how both support needs and opportunities can present throughout a person’s life. https://ow.ly/IUGo50XLxYB
December 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Join us for our adults Partnership Conference on 26 February that explores life course perspectives to adult sexual exploitation.
Taking place online, we will consider how both support needs and opportunities can present throughout a person’s life. https://ow.ly/IUGo50XLxYB
Taking place online, we will consider how both support needs and opportunities can present throughout a person’s life. https://ow.ly/IUGo50XLxYB
Our programme of evidence-informed resources shares the latest research and information.
Explore our most popular campaigns of 2025 on topics such as good decision-making, social work and communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/uq8S50XKTAC
Explore our most popular campaigns of 2025 on topics such as good decision-making, social work and communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/uq8S50XKTAC
December 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our programme of evidence-informed resources shares the latest research and information.
Explore our most popular campaigns of 2025 on topics such as good decision-making, social work and communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/uq8S50XKTAC
Explore our most popular campaigns of 2025 on topics such as good decision-making, social work and communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/uq8S50XKTAC
When questions around mental capacity arise, the need for confidence, clarity, and compassion in decision-making is vital.
Join a webinar on 4 February that will introduce new Research in Practice resources that aim to support social care practice around mental capacity. https://ow.ly/mjnT50XLxaU
Join a webinar on 4 February that will introduce new Research in Practice resources that aim to support social care practice around mental capacity. https://ow.ly/mjnT50XLxaU
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When questions around mental capacity arise, the need for confidence, clarity, and compassion in decision-making is vital.
Join a webinar on 4 February that will introduce new Research in Practice resources that aim to support social care practice around mental capacity. https://ow.ly/mjnT50XLxaU
Join a webinar on 4 February that will introduce new Research in Practice resources that aim to support social care practice around mental capacity. https://ow.ly/mjnT50XLxaU