Evidence-based practice change in children’s social care
This short video explores the extent to which findings from the RDAC study enhanced the work undertaken by the Community of Practice. Alicia and Marion also discuss the benefits of engaging with new research to enhance practice and understanding while identifying findings that were particularly useful for their organisational and practice contexts.
Talking points
This video looks at:
- The importance of having the time and space to read research and absorb what it means.
- How we apply research to practice.
- The need to challenging existing thinking and ways of working.
- Considerations around disseminating learning.
Length: 9 minutes.
Reflective questions
Here are reflective questions to stimulate conversation and support practice.
- In what ways do the research findings discussed align with or challenge current practice issues in your organisation/service/team?
- How can you enable research findings and new learning to be disseminated and effectively communicated across your service/team/organisation?
- Which key stakeholders and partners (e.g., senior leaders, people who use our services, third sector organisations) could you involve in the process of applying new learning to effect change and to ensure buy-in and collaboration?
You could use these questions in a reflective session or talk to a colleague. You can save your reflections and access these in the Research in Practice Your CPD area.