Our membership engagement programme is made up of a series of accessible, online sessions that support evidence-informed practice and build active use of the Research in Practice resources.
Members can access a rolling programme of online events which include the following:
- Practice Pointers: Designed for all social care staff, these sessions provide bite size learning on a core topic.
- Workforce Development Sessions: Designed for workforce development colleagues, these sessions aim to build capacity within Partner organisations, supporting them to deliver learning sessions on specific topics and apply learning theories themselves.
- Engagement Support Sessions: Designed for Link Officers, Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, these sessions support attendees with getting the most from the Research in Practice membership.
- How to use Research in Practice Sessions: Designed for anyone new to Research in Practice, these sessions guide attendees on how to use and get the most out of membership with Research in Practice.
We will continue to offer existing learning opportunities such as online workshops and webinars, as well as face-to-face conferences.
Programme of member engagement activities
Practice Pointers
Aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:
- Learn key messages on the topic.
- Reflect on implementing these in practice.
- Consider how Research in Practice resources can be used to further engage with the topic.
Practice Pointers take place 12:00-13:00 on the first Wednesday of the month.
Homes and families: Improving support for families who have both social care and housing needs
6 December – 12.00-13:00
Promoting anti-racist practice
7 February 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Supporting difficult conversations in social care
6 March 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Professional curiosity in children & family & adult services
3 April 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Analysis and critical thinking in assessment
1 May 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Organisational resilience and wellbeing
5 June 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Exploring the benefits of reflective supervision
13 July 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Promoting anti-racist practice
7 August 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Supporting difficult conversations in social care
4 September 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Professional curiosity in children & family & adult services
2 October 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Analysis and critical thinking in assessment
6 November 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Organisational resilience and wellbeing
4 December 2024 – 12.00-13:00
Promoting anti-racist practice
5 February 2025 – 12.00-13:00
Supporting difficult conversations
5 March 2025 – 12.00-13:00
Support for workforce development
Aimed at workforce development colleagues, these sessions aim to build capacity within your organisation for you to deliver learning sessions on specific topics and apply learning theories.
Online learning for workforce development – Developing a learning culture: What next?
24 January – 10:00-12:00
Build your knowledge on developing and facilitating online learning activities.
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Explore how to plan, develop and deliver a range of learning activities on a range of topics and practice areas.
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Embed evidence-informed approaches to enhance practice.
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Use a range of activities and resources to create a positive learning culture.
Online learning for workforce development – Skills audit for a digital future
21 February – 10:00-12:00
Build your knowledge on developing and facilitating online learning activities.
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Explore how to plan, develop and deliver a range of learning activities on a range of topics and practice areas.
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Embed evidence-informed approaches to enhance practice.
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Use a range of activities and resources to create a positive learning culture.
Online learning for workforce development – Sustaining a learning culture
28 March – 10:00-12:00
Build your knowledge on developing and facilitating online learning activities.
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Explore how to plan, develop and deliver a range of learning activities on a range of topics and practice areas.
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Embed evidence-informed approaches to enhance practice.
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Use a range of activities and resources to create a positive learning culture.
Engagement support session
Aimed at Link Officers, Strategic Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, attendees will:
- Consider ways to build their organisation’s engagement with Research in Practice.
- Receive guidance on (for example) sharing resources across your organisation, using the data dashboard, booking learning activities and more.
- Share examples and tips for successful engagement.
- Access Partner Engagement Team support and have a chance to explore specific queries.
Engagement support sessions will take place 13:00-15:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
How to use Research in Practice
Aimed at anyone new to or unfamiliar with Research in Practice, attendees will:
- Learn how to set up a Research in Practice account.
- Discover what is available on the Research in Practice website.
- See how to create and update an online CPD record.
- Reflect on how to use the resources in day-to-day practice.
How to use Research in Practice sessions will take place 12:00-13:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
