What does the ethical and effective use of children's information look like in practice? Join us for an open access conference on 23 September that will mark the end of the Children’s Information Project, sharing key findings and reflecting on the impact of the project. ow.ly/fVFe50Zy3lL

How can we use a trauma-informed lens to enhance our understanding of the way threats impact organisational functioning? Explore a suite of new Research in Practice resources that aim to support leaders to meaningfully build trauma-informed organisations. https://ow.ly/9v3j50ZxnvO

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Officer to join our adults’ team on a part-time basis. Closing date for applications is 1 September. https://ow.ly/k5aw50ZwSts

Within children's social care reforms, there is a welcome refocus on the reunification. Join an webinar on 10 November exploring key principles and recommendations from the Reunification Practice Guide developed by Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families. https://ow.ly/xVPC50ZuXtk

Research in Practice aims to support their learning to enable people – children, young people, families, adults, carers and communities – to live good lives. Explore our annual review that showcases and demonstrates our work to support evidence-informed practice. https://ow.ly/q0Jb50ZvMNj

2026 marks 30 years of Research in Practice support for those working with children and families, and 21 years with adults and carers. In a new blog, we look back at our journey as an organisation and reflect on 30 years of evidence-informed practice. https://ow.ly/VcV250ZuEw0

Join an open access conference on 23 September marking the conclusion of the Children's Information Project. The session will bring together strategic, operational and performance and data leads to share project findings and how these can be used in practice. https://ow.ly/QzkK50ZoRSq

Parents with learning difficulties often face significant challenges that contribute to their overall disadvantage. Join an open access webinar on 23 July that will explore findings on parenting capacity and attachment in the context of parents with a learning disability. https://ow.ly/wzeS50ZoRMc

Alcohol can have a profound impact on a person's life, affecting relationships, physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing. Explore Research in Practice resources to support #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. https://ow.ly/BpKk50Zkzch

How can we improve support for families affected by domestic violence? Explore a suite of new resources to support practitioners and leaders to rethink how they respond to domestic violence and abuse in child protection. https://ow.ly/cOBf50Zi8jp

Co-production is a key for supporting outcomes focused, person-centred approaches to social care. This approach can lead to better, more inclusive social care. Explore a new open access resource that provides guidance and support to develop practice for #CoProWeek2026. https://ow.ly/fvpH50Zi9W1

How can we better respond to domestic violence and abuse in child protection? Explore new open access resources to support practitioners and leaders, developed as part of the Rethinking Domestic Abuse in Child Protection: responding differently project. ow.ly/qw6650Zgi2q

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are developing rapidly, and their use across social care and beyond is becoming increasingly common. Join a workshop on 17 September that is designed to build practitioner confidence in the safe and ethical use of AI across social care. https://ow.ly/X3hz50ZezI8

What does AI mean for the children, young people, and families at the heart of social care? Join an open access workshop on 10 July exploring how AI is currently used and could be used by professionals working within children’s social care. https://ow.ly/4QRB50ZeAVY

Join our team! We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Research and Development Officer to join our adults’ team. Closing date for applications is 10 July. https://ow.ly/yxbI50Zb6Un

Join our team! We are looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join our children and families team. Closing date for applications is 8 July. https://ow.ly/sZco50Zb6Nk

Parents with learning difficulties often face significant challenges that contribute to their overall disadvantage. For #LearningDisabilityWeek we're sharing insights from research with parents with learning disabilities www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-vie...

Join our team! We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Continuing Professional Development and Learning Officer to join our adult’s team. Closing date for applications is 29 June at 08:00. https://ow.ly/AUy150Z7vLC

Parents with learning disabilities are disproportionately represented in the child protection system. Join an open access webinar on 23 July exploring research findings on parenting capacity and attachment in the context of parents with a learning disability. https://ow.ly/eVhV50Z72cC

A major legal shift – effective immediately ow.ly/rRoq50Z7Uxm On Tuesday, the UK Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment. This decision overrules Cheshire West and Chester Council v P [2014] UKSC 19 and replaces the well-known ‘acid test’ with a new approach

What does ‘home’ mean to people? And how do structural inequalities shape people’s experiences of housing and home? Join us on 25 June for an open access webinar that will explore a co‑produced Evidence Review from Research in Practice and Social Care Future. https://ow.ly/gRyh50Z71YB

Local authorities are searching for ways to join up information about children and families – particularly through the Family First programme. Join an open access webinar on 16 June that will explore building a single digital view for Children's Services. https://ow.ly/iyTg50Z38qk

Attachment theory offers valuable insights for adult social care practice. Explore a new Research in Practice briefing that introduces core ideas and implications for practice. https://ow.ly/ewXQ50Z2zcO

Autistic parents and their children often experience social care systems as complex. Explore a new Practice Guide that outlines a neuroinclusive practice approach to working with families, rooted in the values of the neurodiversity paradigm and social justice approaches. https://ow.ly/YixY50Z1vU1

What does wellbeing mean when it’s interpreted by those with lived experience of social care? Join a series of three open access webinars that will explore a co-produced Evidence Review from Research in Practice and Social Care Future. https://ow.ly/pkWM50YY7g3

Health and social care professionals play a crucial role in supporting the mental health needs of children, young people, families and adults. Explore Research in Practice resources to support  #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. https://ow.ly/OAGH50YY64C

Join an open access knowledge exchange session on 4 June that will discuss how data is gathered about the experiences of children, young people and families who are supported by Children’s Social Care and the feasibility of a national survey. https://ow.ly/IyUX50YVtyk

Health and social care professionals play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of mothers during and after pregnancy. Explore Research in Practice resources to support trauma-informed practice for  #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek.  https://ow.ly/Faec50YV2eX

Kinship carers are older than other groups raising children. Many carry additional caring responsibilities or have support needs of their own. Join a webinar on 9 June exploring how to support older kinship carers, addressing practical, financial, and emotional needs. https://ow.ly/V73b50YQWyL

Joint working between Adult and Children’s Services is essential to provide effective support for parents with learning disabilities. Join an open access webinar on 30 April that will explore we can work together more effectively to meet parents’ needs. https://ow.ly/TuRU50YKNQM