From April we are introducing a programme of accessible, online sessions to support evidence-informed practice and build active use of the Research in Practice offer.
We are increasing access to learning and development opportunities and improving peer-to-peer learning across the Research in Practice network by introducing a rolling programme of member engagement activities. This includes:
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Topic led sessions: Bite size learning for those who want to find out more about a core topic.
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Support for workforce development: Designed for 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.
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Engagement support: Designed for Link Officers, Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, these themed sessions are for you to get the most from your partnership.
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How to use Research in Practice: Sessions guiding your colleagues on getting the most out of the offer.
We will continue to offer existing learning opportunities such as online workshops and webinars, as well as face-to-face conferences. Sessions will be available to book from April.
Programme of member engagement activities
Topic led sessions
Aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:
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Learn about key messages on the topic.
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Reflect on implementing these in your practice.
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Use Research in Practice resources to further engage with the topic.
Topic led sessions will be at 12.00 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
Support for workforce development
Designed for 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
Support for Link Officers, Strategic Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists to build your organisation’s engagement with Research in Practice. Guidance will include sharing resources across your organisation, using the data dashboard, booking learning activities and more.
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Share examples and tips for successful engagement.
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Access Partner Engagement Team support with specific queries.
Engagement support sessions will be at 13.00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
How to use Research in Practice
Support for you to access and use Research in Practice resources for continued professional development (CPD). Aimed at new starters these sessions can be built into inductions.
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Set up a Research in Practice account.
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Create and update your online CPD record.
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Reflect on how to use the resources in day-to-day evidence-informed practice.
How to use Research in Practice sessions will be at 12.00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
