Member engagement programme
A programme of member engagement activities that increases access to learning and development opportunities and improves peer-to-peer learning.
Our membership engagement programme is made up of a series of accessible, online sessions that support evidence-informed practice and build active use of Research in Practice resources.
Members can access a rolling programme of online events that include Practice Pointers, How to use Research in Practice sessions, and Engagement Support sessions.
We continue to offer existing learning opportunities such as online workshops and webinars, as well as face-to-face conferences. You can find the full listings on our events page.
Practice Pointers
Practice Pointers are designed for 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.
Supporting difficult conversations – 5 March 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Professional curiosity in children and family services and adult social care – 2 April 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Analysis and critical thinking in assessment – 7 May 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Organisational resilience and wellbeing – 4 June 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Working with risk (adults) – 2 July 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Supporting children's identities (children & families) – 2 July 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Using genograms and chronologies in practice – 6 August 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Professional curiosity in children and family services and adult social care – 6 August 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Intersectionality – 3 September 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Reflective supervision – 1 October 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Promoting anti-racist practice – 5 November 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Supporting difficult conversations in social care – 3 December 2025 – 12:00-13:00
Working with risk (adults) – 7 January 2026 – 12:00-13:00
Supporting children's identities (children & families) – 7 January 2026 – 12:00-13:00
Using genograms and chronologies in practice – 4 February 2026 – 12:00-13:00
Intersectionality – 4 March 2026 – 12:00-13:00
How to use Research in Practice sessions
Aimed at anyone new to Research in Practice, or those wanting a refresher, 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 take place 12:00-13:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
26 February 2025 – 12:00-13:00
26 March 2025 – 12:00-13:00
30 April 2025 – 12:00-13:00
28 May 2025 – 12:00-13:00
25 June 2025 – 12:00-13:00
30 July 2025 – 12:00-13:00
27 August 2025 – 12:00-13:00
24 September 2025 – 12:00-13:00
29 October 2025 – 12:00-13:00
26 November 2025 – 12:00-13:00
28 January 2026 – 12:00-13:00
25 February 2026 – 12:00-13:00
25 March 2026 – 12:00-13:00
Engagement Support sessions
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 take place on the last Wednesday of the month.
26 February 2025 – 13:30-15:30
26 March 2025 – 13:30-15:30
30 April 2025 – 14:00-15:00
28 May 2025 – 14:00-15:00
25 June 2025 – 14:00-15:00
30 July 2025 – 14:00-15:00
27 August 2025 – 14:00-15:00
24 September 2025 – 14:00-15:00
29 October 2025 – 14:00-15:00
26 November 2025 – 14:00-15:00
28 January 2026 – 14:00-15:00
25 February 2026 – 14:00-15:00
25 March 2026 – 14:00-15:00
